H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlights economic resilience at Dubai Majlis

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended a specially convened Dubai Majlis to discuss strategies to reinforce economic resilience.

The meeting brought together nearly 300 senior leaders from across Dubai’s business community.

It was organised by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism as part of the Government of Dubai’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the private sector and strengthening coordination across economic sectors.

“We will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure sustainable economic growth and safeguard our development gains, further enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness,” said Sheikh Hamdan.

“Thanks to the vision of our wise leadership and our close partnership with the business community, Dubai continues to move forward with confidence to strengthen the resilience of its economy and reinforce its position as a global hub for trade, tourism and investment,” he added. 

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with nearly 300 senior leaders from across Dubai’s business community to discuss strategies to reinforce Dubai’s economic resilience. The meeting was organised by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism as part of the Government of Dubai’s commitment… pic.twitter.com/m1bThfZaU8

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 10, 2026

The Majlis was attended by Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.

The private briefing featured detailed updates from Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Major General Abdul Nasser Al Humaidi, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, and Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline.

Al Hashimy highlighted the importance of unity and cohesion, commending the confidence and stability demonstrated by the business community and wider society.

Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said the meeting sends a clear message of shared commitment to align on the next phase, ensuring Dubai continues to move forward with confidence, stability and ambition.

Tim Clark noted that Dubai’s aviation sector has demonstrated strong adaptability, with operations steadily ramping up again while maintaining the highest safety standards.

The Dubai Majlis concluded with a shared commitment to advance the next phase of growth, in line with the ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s leading cities for business, investment and innovation.

Hamdan bin Mohammed: Thanks to the vision of our wise leadership and our close partnership with the business community, Dubai continues to move forward with confidence to strengthen the resilience of its economy and reinforce its position as a global hub for trade, tourism and… pic.twitter.com/e5ydbl6EBW

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 10, 2026