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Press Release

Her Excellency Dr. Maria Al Qassim stated: “Our renewed collaboration with the OECD is a key
driver in formulating proactive and agile economic policies in the UAE, empowering the private
sector and fostering a dynamic business environment that supports investors and entrepreneurs. This,
in turn, contributes to building a competitive, knowledge-based, and sustainable economy, especially
in light of the accelerating global transformations we are witnessing today.”

The second phase of the project is centered around two main pillars. The first focuses on enhancing
governance and institutional integration within the UAE’s tourism ecosystem, alongside the
development of robust data systems, which serve as a cornerstone for evidence-based policymaking.
It also emphasizes embedding sustainability across the tourism sector to ensure sustained growth and
lasting economic and social impact.

The second pillar involves hosting an edition of the Business Advisory Board (BAB) Forum in Dubai
before the end of the year. This forum will serve as the MENA-OECD Competitiveness Programme’s
primary platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors. The objective of this pillar is
to promote regional integration and strengthen private sector participation in the policymaking
process, contributing to the development of more open and competitive economies across the region.

The event also spotlighted key achievements of the project’s first phase, particularly in aligning the
UAE’s economic legislation and policies with global best practices. Various sessions showcased real-
world examples of successful legislative development across various economic and investment
sectors, explored mechanisms for building an integrated economic policy framework rooted in
diversification, efficiency, and transparency, and reviewed the Business Advisory Board’s action plan
to enhance public-private sector collaboration. In addition, the sessions shed light on the UAE’s
policies and ongoing efforts to build a sustainable tourism sector.

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