His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, met with nearly 300 senior leaders from Dubai’s business community in a specially convened Majlis. The meeting, organised by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, focused on discussing strategic initiatives to strengthen the emirate’s economic resilience and sustain its growth momentum.
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships
During the session, Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the critical role of strong public-private partnerships in driving Dubai’s economy and solidifying its status as a global hub for trade, tourism, and investment. He highlighted that these collaborations are fundamental to the emirate’s continued progress.
“Thanks to the vision of our wise leadership and our close partnership with the business community, Dubai continues to move forward with confidence to strengthen the resilience of its economy,” Sheikh Hamdan said. He affirmed that the emirate would continue to implement measures designed to protect its developmental achievements and boost its overall competitiveness.
Aligning on the D33 Agenda
The Majlis served as a platform to reaffirm the shared commitment between the government and the private sector to advance the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, stated that the meeting underscored this alignment for the next phase of economic growth.
Almarri noted that under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate has cultivated one of the world’s most resilient and future-ready economic ecosystems.
Sector-Specific Updates and Resilience
High-level officials provided key updates on national measures aimed at sustaining momentum across vital sectors. Attendees heard from Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Abdul Nasser Al Humaidi, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence; and Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline.
Tim Clark specifically highlighted the robustness of Dubai’s aviation sector, confirming that global demand for travel through the city remains strong. This reinforces Dubai’s crucial role as a premier international aviation hub, a cornerstone of its economic infrastructure. The event concluded with a renewed commitment from all parties to continue their collaborative efforts in driving Dubai’s next chapter of economic expansion and global competitiveness.
About Dubai Economic Agenda D33
The Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ is a strategic plan launched by the government of Dubai that aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy over the next decade. Its goals include establishing Dubai as one of the top three global cities and one of the top four global financial centres, with a focus on attracting foreign direct investment, supporting the growth of local businesses, and fostering innovation across key sectors.
Source: Fast Company Middle East
