Gulf Today

DUBAI A CRADLE OF INNOVATION

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Dubai is a city of superlativ­es. The pursuit of happiness through hard work and the fondness for the Number 1 slot make Dubai the world’s most inspiring and sought-after destinatio­n. The inspiratio­n springs from the leadership. The objectives of The Fifty-year Charter, which aims to speed up the journey of prosperity, progress and sustainabi­lity in Dubai, well relect the visionary zeal of the leaders.

Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has made it clear that Dubai is determined to cement its position as global business capital. Once a goal is set, track record proves that Dubai never fails to achieve it, however hard the path may be.

Sheikh Mohammed’s vision for the next 50 years focuses on building upon the accomplish­ed achievemen­ts, to reach a fully integrated city of law and the spirit of mercy and compassion, where its inhabitant­s enjoy prosperity and progress, as well as creating a conducive environmen­t for future generation­s.

Foresight is a crucial word in a fast changing world. Whether it’s individual­s or nations, those who procrastin­ate or fail to anticipate are bound to lose.

As Sheikh Mohammed points out, the new era requires keeping abreast of the changes that are taking place in today’s world with creative thinking that anticipate­s the future challenges to ensure that Dubai will maintain its achievemen­ts and inluential position to become a centre of the world.

The city’s magnetic appeal is also due to its year-round calendar of festivals, events and shopping experience­s.

Figures speak volumes about the success story. The Emirate saw 1,777,913 passengers pass through its sea, air, and land ports from Dec.23, 2018 through Jan.1, 2019.

Constant upgradatio­n and innovative initiative­s, coupled with service par excellence by the staff have paid off, with the Dubai Internatio­nal Airport receiving its one billionth passenger last month. A billion people have taken Dubai to their destinatio­n. Dubai is a part of their story for a billion people. And that’s an awesome achievemen­t.

No wonder, the Emirate remains on track to becoming the most visited city for global travel, business and events.

All factors indicate that Dubai is making sustained progress towards its Tourism Vision 2020 goals of welcoming 20 million visitors per year by 2020.

“We must look forward and anticipate the future, so that our country lead globally,” once stated Sheikh Mohammed. That vision is paying rich dividends.

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