Dubai Tourism, Dubai Economy meet retailers

Dubai - The international trade repercussions of the coronavirus crisis were a key focus of the deliberations.

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), in cooperation with the Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy), held a meeting with leading retailers in the emirate to discuss market issues and recent developments.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of public-private partnerships across sectors and its key role in accelerating the emirate's economic development.
Various developments in the sector, including recent challenges arising from the global outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) and worldwide efforts to contain its spread, were discussed. The international trade repercussions of the coronavirus crisis were a key focus of the deliberations.
Helal Saeed Almarri, director general, Dubai Tourism; Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE); Mohammed Shael Al Saadi, CEO of Strategic Affairs, Dubai Economy, as well as senior representatives from leading retail establishments and shopping malls attended the meeting.
Almarri highlighted, Dubai Tourism's keenness to strengthen cooperation with its partners in the government and private sector in order to achieve the best results. He said such meetings foster a broader understanding of recent market developments and a productive exchange of ideas and knowledge. - business@khaleejtimes.com