Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted the annual meeting of its Advisory Council to discuss the chamber’s key initiatives, achievements, and future plans.

The meeting explored avenues for increasing the chamber’s contribution to achieving Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) goals, which seek to generate an average of AED100 billion annually for Dubai's economy through digital transformation projects.

The council also discussed ways to enhance the business environment and attract investors and digital companies, in addition to strengthening the competitiveness of Dubai’s digital economy ecosystem. It addressed efforts to improve the effectiveness of advocacy and highlighted the key achievements of the chamber.

Participants at the meeting emphasised the important role the Advisory Council plays in advancing Dubai’s position as the global capital of the digital economy and fostering a growth-friendly environment for digital businesses that supports their expansion from Dubai.

Commenting on the outcomes of the meeting, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said, “Driven by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, we are committed to ramping up efforts to make Dubai even more attractive to entrepreneurs and top tech talent in advanced technology and AI. We look forward to promoting Dubai’s digital economy by creating an advanced ecosystem that solidifies its global leadership and positions it as a key hub for the new economy.”

He emphasised that Dubai is forging ahead with its forward-looking plans to cement its role as a major global player in shaping the digital economy. “By harnessing the power of advanced technology, we can create a dynamic business ecosystem that fuels innovation, accelerates digital transformation, and opens up opportunities for investors and companies to thrive.”

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy plays a key role in strengthening Dubai's position as the global capital of the digital economy. The chamber is committed to unlocking the full potential of digital sectors and driving Dubai towards its ambitious future as a leading global hub for technology and innovation, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).