Guided by Muhammed bin Zayed, UAE Enhances economic sector performance, says Sheikh bin Rashid

His Highness Sheikh Muhammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with local dignitaries, business leaders, investors, ministers and senior officials at his weekly Majlis to discuss the UAE's strategic direction and achievements.

Sheikh Muhammed highlighted the UAE's commitment, under President Sheikh Muhamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to excel in various sectors and enhance its role as a key global partner. The UAE aims to strengthen its global partnerships to address challenges and drive sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure progress.

He emphasized the private sector's role in economic development and the UAE's strategy to diversify income sources and enhance investment opportunities, focusing on future-oriented sectors. Dubai's position as a global trading hub, a centre for the creative and digital economy, and a base for multinational companies is crucial to this strategy. The city aims to become a leading destination for tourism, business, and investment, supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33's goals to establish Dubai as one of the world’s top three urban economies.

Sheikh Muhammed stated that Dubai's partnerships and synergy between public and private sectors are key to its success. Innovation and technology are essential for Dubai's future, with a commitment to providing a supportive environment for startups through modern laws and regulations.

The meeting included His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, among others. Attendees also heard a lecture by Muhammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, on the importance of cybersecurity in protecting the UAE's digital transformation and national security.