Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, delivers a speech during the City Briefing on Wednesday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Dubai's tourism sector, a long-time cornerstone of its economy, has outlined targeted measures to navigate one of the most significant tests in its modern history and sustain traveler confidence through the remainder of this year. The measures are in support of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 — the emirate's strategic goal to double its economic output by 2033.
The commitment was unveiled at the bi-annual City Briefing hosted at the Dubai Opera venue on Wednesday. More than 1,700 representatives spanning tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail and events industries attended the gathering, which was organized by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
The event was convened amid geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, with discussions centered on the industry's response to recent security developments, building resilience across the value chain and the growth roadmap for the second half of 2026.
"We have built a tourism ecosystem that is coordinated, agile and globally connected," said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.
