Dubai Chambers successfully hosted the ‘Global Trends Dialogue,’ an interactive platform aimed at exploring the impact of global economic shifts on the business landscape and strengthening the private sector’s ability to adapt to an ever-evolving environment.
The event underscored the importance of agility and resilience in driving sustainable growth, while reaffirming Dubai’s position as a leading global trade hub and a strategic link between emerging and established markets.
Held today at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters under the theme ‘Resilient Growth: Navigating Global Shifts & Regional Strengths,’ the event welcomed over 150 participants, including business leaders and representatives from various sectors.
The high-level forum was attended by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers.
The dialogue featured three expert-led sessions that brought together policymakers, industry specialists, and business leaders to exchange insights on the global trends shaping key sectors. Discussions focused on the future of manufacturing, transportation, supply chains, and international trade flows, with participants sharing strategies to help businesses remain competitive and adaptable amid global economic transformations.
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, commented, “Dubai’s economic resilience lies in its ability to anticipate and respond proactively to global transformations through well-defined, forward-looking strategies. At Dubai Chambers, we remain committed to enhancing the private sector’s ability to navigate the evolving global economic landscape with confidence. By strengthening competitiveness and enhancing readiness, we are ensuring that Dubai’s business community continues to seize new opportunities and play an active role in driving the sustainable growth of the national economy.”
The first session analysed the effects of high customs duties on reshaping global trade dynamics, influencing market trends, and redirecting major trade routes.
The second session focused on the future of manufacturing, emphasising how advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionising industries. The discussion highlighted Dubai-based companies’ pivotal role in leading industrial innovation and examined the evolution of AI from a supportive tool to a critical driver of productivity and efficiency. Participants also discussed the importance of aligning data strategies with AI developments and upskilling workforces to maximise technological advantages.
The third session explored the ongoing transformations in global supply chains, particularly the growing trend of nearshoring to enhance operational efficiency and cost management. It also addressed the expanding use of AI in logistics, sustainable shipping practices, and the importance of strengthening public–private partnerships to foster innovation, digital transformation, and resilience.
The dialogue concluded by highlighting the opportunities these shifts create for Dubai to further solidify its position as a global hub for logistics innovation and a strategic gateway connecting businesses between East and West.
(Inputs from WAM)
