.Importance of partnerships between public, private sectors highlighted to help realize UAE vision
Productive partnerships between public and private sectors over the last five decades have enabled the UAE to make significant advances in various spheres and earn global recognition in the process, said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum.
“Development is a continuous process aimed at achieving the nation’s goals and aspirations,” the UAE’s vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai told a number of local dignitaries, heads of Dubai government entities and businessmen at Zabeel Palace on Tuesday.
The Emirates News Agency reported that the meeting was held in the presence of Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the chairman of Dubai’s Executive Council, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, the UAE’s deputy prime minister, minister of finance and Dubai’s deputy ruler.
Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the importance of partnerships to help realize the vision of the UAE and Dubai to accelerate development.
The meeting also discussed efforts to further improve government services and enhance the business-friendly legislative framework, which is vital to consolidate Dubai’s status as a preferred investment destination.
Dubai’s ruler expressed appreciation for the efforts undertaken by various stakeholders to accelerate the UAE’s development, and meet the needs of the community.
He emphasized the importance of exploring new public-private partnerships and discovering solutions to challenges that stand in the way of cooperation between the two sectors.
He also highlighted the need to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and showcase the experiences of successful Emirati businessmen, adding that the nation’s youth would play a major role in strengthening the UAE’s leadership in various sectors.