‘The Business Year: Dubai 2014’

Dubai FDI, the investment development agency in the Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the leading international business consultancy and publishing company, The Business Year, has launched the third edition of its special publication on the business and investment landscape in Dubai

‘The Business Year: Dubai 2014’ was released at a special ceremony in Dubai today. The publication comprises around 160 interviews from top executives and government officials, including an exclusive foreword from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

“The run-up to Dubai Expo 2020, and the ambitious strategic plans unveiled by individual Emirates as well as the Federation at large, are certain to help the UAE repeat a feat that we have routinely accomplished throughout our illustrious history—to be the best,” says His Highness.

The interviews in the publication sum up the importance of the UAE’s bilateral relations with partner countries and pinpoint specific business opportunities and initiatives that will sculpt Dubai’s economic development. Dubai’s potential as a regional hub and bridge to fast-growing markets is captured in the publication for the benefit of investors and businesses worldwide.

Heads of leading businesses across the region share their views on Dubai’s reputation as a hub and facilitator of global trade and business development.

The launch ceremony was followed by a panel discussion on the Islamic economy, moderated by Leland Rice, Managing Editor, The Business Year. Panelists included Abdullah Al Awar, CEO, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, Jamal Bin Khalaita, CEO, Emirates Islamic, Badr Buhannad, Chief Audit and Risk Officer at Dubai International Financial Centre, and Randa Bassisso, Director Middle East, Manchester Business School.

The Business Year: Dubai 2014 publication will reach a global audience of 87,000 readers via its printed version, while a wider audience will be able to access it through TBY’s iPad, iPhone and Android applications.