Make in Dubai gets a boost

Dubai is a shining example of making it happen in record time. Where else would you witness new projects being rolled out every other week?

Published: Mon 27 Jun 2016, 6:57 PM

Dubai never ceases to surprise by creating new opportunities for people and businesses. Pundits predicted gloom and doom after Brexit, but the metropolis continues to create and innovate with its latest industrial plan. Growing opportunities attract optimism. Loads of it. There's a will to rise, build and succeed. Infused with enthusiasm it rapidly turns infectious. Confidence is not in short supply either, because Dubai has been there, done that before. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, is upbeat about the city's prospects, for at the core of its being lies the pursuit of happiness. A happy country and city are driven by a leadership and people who are unafraid to push the boundaries. They are willing to take risks and court a culture of excellence.
Dubai is a shining example of making it happen in record time. Yet, it's not content to rest on its laurels. Where else would you witness new projects being rolled out every other week? Development boundaries are not defined in this city. They are endless. The enterprising ones make it big, but there's space for everyone to thrive while growing with the city's expansion projects. Dubai's Dh165 billion industrial strategy is part of its diversification process. Manufacturing will take centrestage as part of this roadmap. It's about 'making in Dubai' and reaching out to the world. Projects under this plan are expected to create 27,000 jobs by 2030. Research and development will get a boost as the emirate embarks on this ambitious programme of self reliance. This phase of growth is about becoming a knowledge economy that values skills and expertise. It's also about honing skills at home, nurturing Emirati talent and putting them to good use for the benefit of the economy.