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Brand Dubai:
Steering the emirate
through tough times
With the establishment of the new Dubai Media Affairs Office
reiterating the importance placed on positioning the emirate as a
key international player on the world economic stage, HH Sheikh
Mohammed has spoken out in recent months on the key challenges -
and opportunities - affecting investment and development
Addressing media questions earlier this year via an online
e-forum on his official website, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and
Ruler of Dubai, tackled the key issues concerning the emirate’s
economy and the government’s commitment to the long-term
vision for future economic sustainability.
MODEL FOR DEVELOPMENT
“We are not growing in order to be a model for [the] highest
building in the world, best airport, most luxurious hotel, and the
largest seaport and man-made islands. These landmarks and
features are unique, and famous all over the world. But the Dubai
model is beyond that. Dubai is an Arab city with scarce natural
resources but with a clear vision of comprehensive development
and social needs.
“Dubai’s model, which is part of the UAE model, lies in the success
of the economy’s diversification, and in sparking the interest of
the Arab region and neighbouring countries in information and
communication technology, e-government and the knowledge
economy, and in facilitating access to the people in our region to
global best practices. Our international experiences in various
areas are often on display through exhibitions, conferences and
other activities.
“Dubai’s model also lies in proving the viability of investing in the
region. It has also raised the citizens’ expectations in the region
concerning levels of good governance and transparency, and the
quality of public services and state-of-the-art infrastructure.”
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