Dubai ruler highlights importance of partnerships with private sector

Dubai ruler highlights importance of partnerships with private sector

DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said enhancing strategic partnerships with the private sector represents a vital part of the emirate’s economic strategy. His Highness was speaking at his weekly Majlis at the Za’abeel Palace where he received a group of local dignitaries, businessmen, investors and senior officials in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE.

"Dubai's partnerships with the business community contribute significantly to its ability to achieve its development goals and raise its global status. Our ethos of public-private sector partnerships plays a vital part in enhancing Dubai’s global leadership in key sectors," His Highness stated.

Sheikh Mohammed also emphasised the role of the national workforce in advancing the emirate’s progress and prosperity. "Dubai has ambitious plans for the future and we have the talent and resources to achieve them. The wealth of leadership abilities and creative talent among our local workforce has enabled us to become a key global player in shaping the future of key sectors.”

Sheikh Mohammed also spoke about the