Leaders of key Dubai Chamber of Commerce business groups have affirmed Dubai’s economic resilience amid global challenges, citing diversification, public-private collaboration, and the emirate’s proven ability to adapt swiftly and emerge stronger from every crisis.
DUBAI: When the world gets difficult, Dubai gets to work. And the people running some of the emirate’s most important business sectors want that message heard loud and clear.
Leaders of business groups operating under Dubai Chamber of Commerce have come together to affirm something that numbers alone cannot fully capture: Dubai’s economic model was not just built for good times. It was specifically designed to withstand pressure, absorb shocks, and come out stronger on the other side.
Amit Nayak, Chairman of the Dubai Hotels Business Group, put it simply. “Dubai’s economic model is resilient because it’s diversified, execution-led, and built for speed,” he said, noting that the hospitality sector has stepped up throughout the current period, extending flexibility to travellers, maintaining service standards, and keeping the welcome mat firmly in place for residents and visitors alike.
Mohamed Jassim Al Rais, Honorary Chairman of the Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Business Group, pointed to the speed and decisiveness of Dubai’s leadership as one of its greatest competitive advantages. “One of Dubai’s greatest strengths is the speed and decisiveness of its leadership, combined with a governance model that prioritises collaboration with the private sector,” he said, stressing that continued coordination between government authorities, airlines, airports, and tourism stakeholders ensures Dubai remains operational and open to the world.
Ajay Bhojwani, President of The Events Group, highlighted how the MICE sector has moved quickly to maintain continuity, with flexible solutions, rescheduled events, and expanded virtual engagement keeping the industry alive. He pointed to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the emirate’s world-class infrastructure, including Dubai World Trade Centre and Emirates airline, as long-term pillars of Dubai’s status as a premier global events destination.
Mania Merrikhi, Chairwoman of the Real Estate Valuation Business Group, offered one of the most personal assessments. “Here, we truly feel that our leaders stand beside the people and work tirelessly for the wellbeing of all. This unity creates a powerful sense of stability and trust in the future,” she said.
Bushra Khan, Chairwoman of the Education Business Group, noted that Dubai has built one of the world’s most dynamic private education ecosystems, with schools producing strong outcomes across multiple curricula and graduates progressing to leading universities globally. She described the open dialogue between policymakers and industry as a defining strength that makes Dubai’s regulatory environment genuinely conducive to long-term investment.
Mohammed Kenanah, Chairman of the Medical Equipment Business Group, pointed to the healthcare sector’s continued strong demand for advanced infrastructure and digital health solutions as evidence of underlying confidence. “Dubai’s economic model has historically been built to withstand precisely these kinds of external shocks,” he said.
Hoda Barakat, Chairwoman of the Dubai Business Group for Intellectual Property, drew on more than three decades of personal experience in the city to make her case. “I have lived and worked in Dubai for over 30 years and despite global challenges throughout those years, Dubai has always emerged stronger. If history teaches us anything, it is that Dubai and the UAE will emerge stronger from this current challenge,” she said.
Redha Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Fruit and Vegetable Traders Business Group, rounded out the picture from the supply chain perspective, affirming that Dubai’s open trade environment and proactive government institutions continue to support confidence and investment even as global conditions shift.
Across every sector, the message was the same. Dubai has been here before. It knows what to do. And it is already doing it.
