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Dubai Economic Agenda D33
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Dubai Tourism Plans for 2026: Events, Metro and Growth
Dubai has outlined an ambitious roadmap for tourism, events and infrastructure growth for the rest of 2026, with DET reaffirming the city's drive to lead as a global destination for business and leisure travel.
5 Jun 2026
DIFC Becomes World's First AI-Native Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre has unveiled a landmark plan to become the world's first AI-native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence across legal frameworks, regulatory systems, talent development, and urban infrastructure — targeting $3.5 billion in
21 Apr 2026
Dubai Hits 7th in Global Financial Centres Index
Dubai has reached 7th place globally in the Global Financial Centres Index — its highest-ever position — while landing in the top five for FinTech. DIFC now hosts over 9,000 active companies as the city targets a top-four ranking by 2033 under D33.
28 Mar 2026
Dubai PropTech Hub Unlocks Dh53 Billion
The Dubai PropTech Hub, housed at the DIFC Innovation Hub, is poised to unlock more than Dh53 billion in annual worker productivity gains, according to the PropTech 2033 whitepaper released jointly with the Dubai Land Department.
13 Mar 2026
Dubai Secures 504 Global Business Events Through 2029
Dubai has secured 504 global business events through successful bids led by Dubai Business Events, reinforcing the city's standing as a world-leading destination for international conferences, corporate meetings and incentive programmes — with 272,000+ delegates expected through
28 Jan 2026
Dubai Biometric Hotel Check-In Is Now Citywide
Dubai has rolled out a citywide biometric contactless hotel check-in system. Upload your ID and biometrics once via mobile, and every future stay requires only a face scan — no queues, no paperwork. The initiative is backed by the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and covers 820+ hotels.
10 Dec 2025
DFM Net Profit Soars 212% to AED 930.8M in 9M 2025
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported net profit before tax of AED 930.8 million for the first nine months of 2025 — a 212% jump from AED 298.7 million a year earlier — as total revenue climbed 138% to AED 1.1 billion on record trading activity.
30 Oct 2025
GITEX TechCation 2026: Dubai's Largest AI Event
Dubai will host GITEX TechCation 2026 from December 7–11 at Expo City Dubai — the world's largest technology and AI event — merging innovation, startups, and lifestyle under one citywide celebration aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
16 Oct 2025
Dubai Startup Guide Launched by Chamber of Digital Economy
The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has launched the Dubai Startup Guide — a practical, sector-by-sector resource for founders seeking to establish or scale digital ventures in the emirate, covering 12 industries from AI to fintech and Web3.
11 Oct 2025
Dubai at GITEX EUROPE 2025: AI and Digital Innovations
Dubai's pavilion at GITEX EUROPE x AI Everything 2025 in Berlin featured 12 entities demonstrating AI innovations — from facial-recognition services and autonomous police drones to smart customs and cybersecurity tools — all tied to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
22 May 2025
Dubai Launches Family Business Guidebook for Growth
Dubai has launched a comprehensive family business guidebook by Dubai DET and Dubai Chambers, covering governance, succession planning, wealth management, and digital transformation for family enterprises.
5 May 2025
Dubai Ranks 5th Global Arbitration Hub in GAR 100
Dubai has secured fifth place globally as an international arbitration hub by case volume, surpassing major centers including New York and Geneva, according to the GAR 100 Data Report. DIAC ranked tenth among global arbitration institutions — both the only entries from the MEASA
13 Mar 2025
Dubai Rising Conference Unveils D33 Business Vision
The Dubai Rising conference, hosted by Georgetown University's McDonough School and Dubai Media Council at the Museum of the Future, united 19 global leaders to discuss Dubai's D33 agenda — its strategy to double GDP by 2033 through investment, digital transformation, and
17 Feb 2025
Dubai Launches Middle East's First Drone Delivery System
Dubai has unveiled the Middle East's first commercial drone delivery service, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed at Dubai Silicon Oasis. Keeta Drone, licensed by Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, will deliver food and medicine across key locations, with a target to cover 33%
17 Dec 2024
WORLDEF Dubai 2024: Digital Commerce Forum
Dubai hosts the WORLDEF Dubai 2024 Forum on December 4–5 at Dubai CommerCity, under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Over 5,000 delegates from 40 countries will gather to explore e-commerce trends, AI, green supply chains, and investment in the digital economy.
21 Nov 2024
Dubai Chamber Attracts 157 Companies in Nine Months
Dubai International Chamber attracted 157 companies to the emirate in the first nine months of 2024 — a 68.8% increase year on year — while simultaneously helping 75 local firms break into international markets through the New Horizons programme.
20 Nov 2024
Dubai Media Council Partners with TikTok on Content Creation
The Dubai Media Council has launched a partnership with TikTok aimed at developing local media talent and reinforcing Dubai's position as a regional content creation and media innovation hub, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
2 Nov 2024
Sheikh Mohammed Tours GITEX GLOBAL 2024 in Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured GITEX GLOBAL 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre, visiting pavilions from Microsoft, Huawei, G42, and IBM as the 44th edition brought together 6,500 exhibitors from 180+ countries under the theme "Global Collaboration to Forge a Future
15 Oct 2024
Dubai's $2.7 Billion Expo City Masterplan Unveiled
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has approved a $2.7 billion masterplan for Expo City Dubai, repurposing the 2020 World Expo site into an innovation-driven green city across 3.5 sq km, targeting 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals.
4 Oct 2024
Sheikh Ahmed Opens 10th World Free Zones Congress in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the 10th World Free Zones Organization Congress at Madinat Jumeirah, drawing over 2,000 business leaders and officials from 136 countries.
25 Sep 2024
Dubai Leads in AI and Web3 Convergence
Dubai is making big leaps in AI and Web3 convergence, positioning itself as a global tech frontrunner through the Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI, the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, and Dubai Internet City — home to NVIDIA, Meta, and Microsoft.
24 Sep 2024
Dubai Customs Unveils Emirati Logistics Training Programme
Dubai Customs, a division of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, has launched a vocational training programme to attract young Emiratis to careers in logistics — a cornerstone of Dubai's D33 economic agenda and Social Agenda 33 goals.
10 Sep 2024
Dubai Tourism Sets H1 2024 Record: 9.31M Visitors
Dubai welcomed 9.31 million international overnight visitors in the first half of 2024, a 9% increase over the same period in 2023, reinforcing the city's position as one of the world's premier tourism destinations under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
28 Jul 2024
Dubai Customs AI Platform Launched to Boost SMEs
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has launched the Dubai Customs AI Platform, a major step toward boosting innovation and supporting small and medium enterprises by enabling developers to embed AI capabilities into customs and logistics systems.
25 Jul 2024
Dubai Wins 175 Business Events in H1 2024
Dubai secured 175 international business events in H1 2024, a 24% year-on-year rise, with over 92,000 delegates expected. ICCA ranked Dubai No. 1 in the Middle East for association meetings, while Cvent named it the top meeting destination in the Middle East and Africa.
24 Jul 2024
Dubai Car Market: World's Largest Automotive Hub Announced
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has directed the development of the Dubai Car Market — set to be the world's largest and most advanced car market at 20 million square feet. DP World and Dubai Municipality signed a partnership to build and operate the AED 6.8 billion hub as part of
5 Jul 2024
Dubai SME Members Win AED1.27B in Contracts for 2023
Dubai SME members received AED1.27 billion in contracts and purchases in 2023, announced on UN MSMEs Day. The milestone reinforces the role of Emirati SMEs in driving the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the emirate's economy by 2033.
28 Jun 2024
Dubai Majlis 2024: D33 Agenda Drives Economic Growth
Dubai held its annual Majlis forum to advance the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presiding over 200+ business leaders, entrepreneurs, and officials at Qasr Al Bahr to chart the next phase of the emirate's economic development.
20 Jun 2024
Dubai's $96.7M Beach Nourishment Plan Fights Climate Change
Dubai has launched a AED 355 million ($96.7M) beach nourishment programme, using 500,000+ cubic metres of sand to protect Al Mamzar and Jumeirah 1 beaches from rising sea levels caused by climate change.
4 Jun 2024
Dubai FinTech Summit 2024: 8,000 Attendees, 50+ MoUs
The 2nd Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by DIFC under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, concluded at Madinat Jumeirah with more than 8,000 decision-makers from 118 countries, 50+ MoUs signed, and 125 discussions across five stages.
11 May 2024