Dubai Chambers Hosts Strategic Roundtable in New York to Advance US-Dubai Economic Ties
A high-level roundtable organised by Dubai Chambers in New York recently brought together 17 senior officials from US state chambers and trade promotion bodies to support the expansion of trade and investment between Dubai and the United States. The session, held alongside the Dubai Business Forum – USA, sought to deepen collaboration, share expertise, and unlock emerging opportunities for businesses and investors in both markets.
Key participants included Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. The dialogue focused on how both sides could strengthen competitiveness and economic cooperation amid a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Discussions centered on enhancing cooperation through the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), supporting innovation, expanding trade links, and advancing growth in priority sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and digital trade. The roundtable highlighted the strength of Dubai’s dynamic business environment, which fosters both innovation and investment, positioning Dubai as a leading global hub for trade, logistics, and future technologies.
Participants noted that Dubai’s world-class infrastructure and agile regulations continue to attract companies, talent, and capital from around the globe. The emirate’s foresight in anticipating global economic shifts and implementing digital transformation and sustainability policies was presented as a key asset in forging stronger US-Dubai economic ties.
Attendees reviewed the robust growth in trade and investment flows between Dubai and the US, identifying opportunities to harness capital inflows and create strategic partnerships in areas such as AI, energy, and infrastructure. The discussion also underscored the need to strengthen supply chain resilience, foster industrial partnerships, and advance workforce development and talent mobility.
The roundtable provided a valuable platform for exchanging expertise and best practices, while exploring frameworks for joint initiatives and programmes. Its ultimate aim was to create a supportive environment for US companies and their Dubai counterparts to capitalise on emerging opportunities, reflecting the rapidly increasing momentum in US-Dubai economic relations.
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