Page 203 - MOET ENGLISH PR REPORT - OCTOBER 2025 (Part 1)

11/3/25, 4:19 PM UAE Hosts MENA-OECD Business Advisory Board Meeting - UrduPoint
customs, and harmonising regulations that create conditions for free zones and

logistics to drive economic growth.

The third panel, “Connecting People and Ideas: Cross Border Innovation

Ecosystems”, focused on the role of governments in reducing barriers to mobility

and fostering regional innovation platforms that contribute to building dynamic

innovation ecosystems that generate new jobs and support sustainable growth.

This can be achieved through effective partnerships with universities

and business incubators, research and business collaboration, R&D investment
and innovation activities.

The fourth panel, “Sustainable Tourism: Developing High-Value Strategies for

Diversification”, explored the opportunities in the tourism sector that can

contribute to the growth and diversification of regional and global economies,
creating innovative sustainable models and strategic public–private tourism

partnerships. It focused on investment in digitalisation and skills development to

strengthen tourism’s contribution to sustainable economic development.

The fifth panel, “SMEs and Entrepreneurship: Scaling Opportunities for Inclusive

Growth”, focused on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to

generate jobs, drive innovation and boost productivity across various economic
and investment sectors. Serving as the backbone of the global economy, SMEs

can scale, compete and expand into regional and global markets.

Finally, the sixth panel, “Agribusiness: Supporting Innovation and Regional

Cooperation”, explored the impact of climate risks and resource scarcity on the
agricultural sector. It focused on strengthening cooperation with governments, the

private sector and research institutions related to food-systems in fields of climate

smart innovation, digital technologies, and supporting the growth of this critical

sector globally.

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/middle-east/uae-hosts-mena-oecd-business-advisory-board-m-2074259.html 5/5