His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, chaired a special meeting of the Dubai Council that brought together around 300 senior leaders and decision-makers from the emirate’s business community to discuss ways to strengthen Dubai’s economic resilience and accelerate economic momentum.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasized that Dubai continues to move forward with confidence in strengthening the resilience of its economy and reinforcing its position as a global hub for trade, tourism, and investment. He noted that this progress is driven by the vision of the UAE’s leadership and the strong partnership between the government and the business community.
His Highness affirmed that the Government of Dubai will continue taking the necessary steps to ensure sustainable economic growth and safeguard development achievements, further enhancing the emirate’s global competitiveness.
The meeting was organized by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with the business community and enhance coordination across key economic sectors to support sustainable growth and reinforce Dubai’s global competitiveness.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.
Participants also reviewed a detailed presentation delivered by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Brigadier Staff Abdulnasser Mohammed Al Humaidi, official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, and Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline. The presentation highlighted key strategies and initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience of the national economy and accelerating economic growth across vital sectors.
The meeting also explored future steps to support Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade, tourism, and investment, while enhancing the emirate’s ability to sustain economic growth across various sectors.
Attendees stressed the importance of continued cooperation between the public and private sectors, noting that such collaboration plays a vital role in strengthening investor confidence and reinforcing Dubai’s standing in global markets.
In her remarks to the council, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy highlighted the importance of unity and cohesion, praising the strong sense of confidence and stability within Dubai’s business community and society. She encouraged continued efforts to build on these foundations to advance development and prosperity.
His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, stated that under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and with the continued leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai has successfully built one of the world’s most resilient and future-ready economic systems.
He added that the Dubai Council meeting reflects the commitment of both government and business leaders to align their vision for the next phase of growth, ensuring Dubai continues to advance with confidence and accelerate growth in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Sir Tim Clark also noted that Dubai’s aviation sector has demonstrated strong adaptability, with global travel demand through Dubai remaining robust, further strengthening the emirate’s position as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.
The meeting concluded with participants reaffirming the importance of accelerating the next phase of economic growth in alignment with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, while reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s leading cities for business, investment, and innovation.
