His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Commissioner-General of the “Dubai Economy” path, confirmed that the public and private sectors are partners in facing the challenges of the current stage related to the spread and impact of the emerging corona virus (Covid-19).
His Highness said that Dubai showed a distinguished model in facing challenges and managing crises, especially in the field of preserving the health and safety of all citizens and residents, and ensuring business continuity and efficiency, noting that the concerted efforts of the public and private sectors will make Dubai able to overcome these challenges.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum chaired yesterday a virtual business meeting organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and brought together the public sector with representatives of the private sector in the emirate.
The meeting included an open and clear discussion about the challenges of the current stage, the developments related to the "Covid 19" virus, and its effects on the business sector and the economy, in addition to a review of the efforts made at all levels to support business continuity and ensure efficiency and push the wheel of the economy.
Introductory offers
The meeting included introductory presentations by government officials, including the Minister of State for International Cooperation Affairs, the Director General of the "Expo 2020 Dubai" office, Reem Bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, the Chairman and CEO of the Dubai Ports World Group, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, and the Director General of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai Hilal Saeed Al-Marri, and the head of the Corona Virus Control and Control Center, Dr. Amer Ahmed Al-Sharif, briefed the representatives of the private sector on the latest developments in all fields.
Governmental efforts
Representatives of the private sector appreciated the efforts made by the government of the UAE and the government of Dubai to combat the spread of the virus, and the integrated and comprehensive preventive and precautionary measures adopted by the leadership to preserve the health and safety of all components of society, praising the incentive packages approved by the government to support the economy and institutions, and alleviate the companies operating in the emirate .
Participants in the private sector also praised the transparency of the Dubai government, and its keenness in informing the private sector of all developments, listening to them, knowing their challenges, recommendations and proposals directly, taking care of their concerns and providing solutions to the challenges they face.
Trust the procedures
The representatives of the private sector explained that the recent measures adopted by the government to partially open the economy, to ensure business continuity, and to preserve the interests of companies according to the approved precautionary terms and measures, constitute a distinctive start to get out of this crisis, confirming their confidence in government measures that have proven effective in containing the virus, and mitigating its repercussions And protect lives, while preserving the economy and its pillars.
He thanked the participants from representatives of the private sector "Dubai Chamber" for organizing and coordinating this important meeting, and conveying their views and proposals to the relevant government agencies, calling for the continuation of these meetings periodically, to reflect the true partnership between the public and private sectors in the Emirate of Dubai.
International Business Advisory Council
The Consultative Council for International Companies is considered one of the initiatives launched by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in compliance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to stimulate economic growth and facilitate procedures for doing business in the emirate, which is a qualitative platform that includes a number One of the most important international multinationals operating in Dubai, which is one of the 500 most prominent international companies in the Fortune magazine's list of the best international companies.
The board includes in its membership a number of the most prominent companies, including: "Amazon", "Google", "PepsiCo", "Master Card", "Metallife", "General Electric", "General Motors", and " Yo. In me. S, Mondelez, Procter & Gamble, Cream, and McKinsey.
The Council works to enhance the contribution of the private sector in addressing challenges in the business environment, improving the concept of transparency in economic legislation governing business, and enhancing investor confidence in the business community.