Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today (Wednesday), launched Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” with combined economic targets of Dhs32 trillion by 2033. D33 aims to double the size of Dubai's economy and consolidate its position among top three global economic cities.
Sheikh Mohammed, today, said on twitter, “Dubai's economic agenda will include 100 transformative projects, which will be announced in details later. The total economic targets of agenda amount to Dhs32 trillion over the next ten years. D33 aims to double our foreign trade to reach Dhs25 trillion over a decade, and to add trade routes for Dubai with 400 cities around the world.”
He continued, “Dubai will be among the 4 most important global financial hubs. Our goal is to attract FDI of more than Dhs700 billion within 10 years, while the digital transformation will add Dhs100 billion to Dubai's economy annually. We have more than 300,000 investors in Dubai and I invite everyone to join our journey to be one of the fastest growing cities in the world.”
Sheikh Mohammed added, “Modern Dubai will complete its 200th anniversary in 2033 in which Dubai will be the most important global economic hub. By 2033, our “D33” economic journey will be completed. We are aware of our global economic position over the coming years and the world makes way for whoever knows what he wants.”