Dubai Customs has discussed ways to collaborate towards achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda with Dubai Chambers.
This agenda is directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
Further, it intends to double Dubai’s economic size in the next decade and establish it among the top three global economic cities by creating an ideal investment environment that strengthens Dubai’s economic stability.
During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic priorities of Dubai Chambers, focusing on enhancing the business environment to stimulate growth in Dubai, attracting global companies and investments, supporting local businesses in expanding into promising international markets, and developing Dubai’s digital economy.
They also discussed the ambitious plans of the three chambers under the Dubai Chambers’ umbrella, which include the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber, and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.
Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah President & CEO Dubai Chambers
“The strong and successful partnership with Dubai Customs is essential for the growth and development of services provided to the business sectors. This partnership plays an important role in enhancing the business-friendly environment in the emirate and cementing its reputation as a global economic capital and a major trade hub. Dubai Chambers is committed to enhancing efforts to achieve its strategic priorities, which are aligned with Dubai’s strategic plans and economic agenda.”
Additionally, the discussion covered joint initiatives between Dubai Customs and Dubai Chambers to develop new services, reinforce Dubai’s regional and global economic and trade standing, and support the city’s ease of doing business ranking. These efforts aim to empower the new generation of Dubai traders across various key sectors and support their global business expansion in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda.
Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, Director-General of Dubai Customs, expressed his satisfaction with the meeting with the Dubai Chambers delegation.
The Director-General emphasized 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.
Further, Dr. Busenad 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.
