Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai’s continued growth as a leading global destination for major international events reflects the power of the leadership’s long-term vision and its ability to constantly create new growth pathways - Large-scale events held at DWTC in 2024 generated a total economic output of AED22.35 billion, with AED13.04 billion retained as Gross Value Added to Dubai's GDP - DWTC reaches record milestone in 2024 by hosting 100 large-scale events – a 32% increase year-on-year – attracting over 2 million attendees - International visitors made up 46% of total attendees, driving strong spending across key sectors such as travel, accommodation, and retail - Surge in large-scale events supported more than 85,500 jobs across the MICE industry and related sectors, delivering substantial socio-economic benefits to the local economy The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) continues to reinforce its role as a vital pillar of Dubai’s economy, contributing significantly to the emirate’s GDP through a dynamic calendar of world-class business events. As the emirate advances towards the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 – to rank among the world’s top three cities for business and leisure by 2033 – DWTC remains a powerful catalyst, driving economic growth ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the signing of four strategic partnership agreements between Ignyte, a global digital start-up ecosystem platform, and leading organisations including the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), du, Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), and in5. The agreements are part of Dubai’s broader efforts to accelerate the objectives of the Dubai Digital Economy Strategy, which aims to drive the exponential growth of start-ups across sectors and strengthen the emirate’s position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The signings took place during Dubai AI Week 2025, being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, the event runs from 21 to 25 April at the Museum of the Future, AREA 2071, Emirates Towers. HHSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumsaid: “Strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for the digital economy begins with empowering the entrepreneurs and innovators who will shape its future. These strategic partnerships reflect our commitment to building a vibrant and integrated ecosystem that ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, launched the Dubai AI Academy, a major new initiative aimed at mainstreaming artificial intelligence (AI) education and advancing its adoption across vital sectors of the economy. The launch took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness and organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, from 21 to 25 April across the Museum of the Future, AREA 2071 at Emirates Towers, and multiple other locations across Dubai. His Highness said: “Dubai will be the destination of choice for those who are seeking to lead the future of artificial intelligence. We will continue to support impactful initiatives that showcase the promising and diverse applications of AI, and the opportunities it offers to accelerate economic growth and advance progress across government, education, and society.” The Dubai AI Academy is part of the Dubai AI Campus, the region’s largest dedicated cluster of AI and advanced technology companies, located within the DIFC Innovation Hub. To be developed with the support of the DIFC Academy, the initiative is designed to educate 10,000 emerging and experienced leaders, ...