Chairman of Dubai Chambers Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair recently met with heads and members of business groups in Dubai to discuss new ways the Chamber can enhance its role in the emirate’s economy and strengthen public-private sector partnership.
The virtual meeting was joined by Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers and 45 participants representing various business groups in Dubai.
The meeting provided a platform for business groups to highlight market gaps and share their recommendations for improving ease of doing business in Dubai.
Al Ghurair spoke on the crucial role of business groups in driving private sector growth and revealed that 28 business groups representing 30 economic sectors now operate in Dubai under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
He shared new details about a major initiative that the Chamber is planning to launch later this year, which is designed to enhance the economic contribution of business groups.
Al Ghurair said that the program supports the objectives of the Chambers, which has expanded the organization’s efforts to ensure a business-friendly regulatory environment and achieve the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to elevate Dubai’s position as a global business hub.
He said the new initiative is one of many major projects in the pipeline that will be rolled out later this year by Dubai Chambers and the three chambers operating under its structure – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.
Al Ghurair said that Dubai Chambers’ are committed to supporting the interests of the private sector.
He described the strategic partnership between public and private sectors as a key factor that continues to drive Dubai’s sustainable development and enhance economic competitiveness.