Dubai Customs hosted a “high-level” delegation from Dubai Chambers to discuss collaboration on the Dubai Economic Agenda, according to a statement by the Dubai Media Office (DMO).
The agenda, initiated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, aims to double Dubai’s economy in a decade and position it among the top three global economic cities.
Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, received the delegation led by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers.
Dubai Chambers outlines priorities in meeting with Dubai Customs
The meeting addressed Dubai Chambers’ strategic priorities, including enhancing the business environment, attracting global companies and investments, supporting local businesses’ international expansion, and developing Dubai’s digital economy.
Discussions also covered joint initiatives to develop new services and support Dubai’s ease of doing business ranking.
Dr. Busenad “emphasised the significance of collaborative efforts to enhance sustainable economic development following the directives of the Dubai government to boost foreign investment in economic activities, facilitate trade processes to increase Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade value, and fully utilize the emirate’s strategic position in global trade with its leading customs and logistics services. He affirmed Dubai Customs’ dedication to strengthening cooperation with strategic partners, local entities, and the business and trade sectors to solidify Dubai’s advanced position in global competitiveness indices,” according to the statement.
The statement added that Dubai Chambers’ Lootah “commended this partnership’s role in enhancing the business-friendly environment in the emirate and cementing its reputation as a global economic capital and a major trade hub. He confirmed Dubai Chambers’ commitment to enhancing efforts to achieve its strategic priorities, which are aligned with Dubai’s strategic plans and economic agenda.”
The meeting also explored plans for the three chambers under Dubai Chambers: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber, and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.
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