Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with nearly 300 senior leaders from Dubai’s business community at a specially convened Dubai Majlis to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening the emirate’s economic resilience.

Organised by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the meeting forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with the private sector and coordinate across key economic sectors to support sustainable growth.

During the session, Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the role of strong public-private partnerships in sustaining Dubai’s economic momentum and reinforcing its position as a global hub for trade, tourism, and investment.

“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,” Sheikh Hamdan said. He added that the emirate will continue taking steps to safeguard its development gains and enhance competitiveness.

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.

Participants received updates from Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Abdul Nasser Al Humaidi, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence; and Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, on measures to reinforce national economic resilience and sustain momentum across key sectors.

Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said the meeting underscored a shared commitment between the government and the private sector to align on the next phase of economic growth.

He noted that under the leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate has built one of the world’s most resilient and future-ready economic ecosystems. The meeting also reaffirmed efforts to advance the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade, investment, tourism, and innovation.

Tim Clark also highlighted the resilience of Dubai’s aviation sector, noting that global demand for travel through the city remains strong, reinforcing its role as a key international aviation hub.

The Majlis concluded with a renewed commitment from government and business leaders to continue working together to support Dubai’s next phase of economic growth and global competitiveness.