Dubai:The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum gathered leaders and experts from both the government and private sectors to discuss Dubai's achievements and chart its future development path across several key industries. The event, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), included sessions focusing on sectors such as tourism, trade, finance, aviation, real estate, and urban development.
According to Emirates News Agency, the forum highlighted the importance of innovation and public-private partnerships in enhancing Dubai's global competitiveness. A key feature of the event was 'Coffee with a Leader,' where 36 graduates of the MBRCLD’s leadership programs engaged with 12 prominent Dubai government leaders to discuss leadership challenges and insights.
Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh from Dubai's Department of Finance emphasized Dubai's robust financial ecosystem and the importance of innovation and public-private collaboration in maintaining the emirate's financial leadership. Meanwhile, Marwan bin Ghalita of Dubai Municipality outlined ambitious urban development goals, including a significant expansion of green spaces and improvements in infrastructure by 2040.
In the real estate sector, discussions led by Omar Hamad BuShahab focused on maintaining competitive growth through partnerships and adapting to global investment trends. Dubai's aviation plans were also highlighted, with Eng. Khalifa Al Zaffin discussing the strategic development of Al Maktoum International Airport as a global aviation hub, aligned with Dubai’s long-term economic and urban planning goals.
Essa Kazim of DP World and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) detailed major expansions and innovations aimed at bolstering Dubai's status as a leading trade and financial hub. Tourism, another vital sector, was addressed by Issam Kazim, who emphasized the sector's role in Dubai's economic agenda and the need for ongoing innovation and collaboration to sustain growth.
Overall, the forum underscored Dubai's commitment to future-ready leadership, infrastructure development, and sustained economic competitiveness across various sectors.