DED hosts student delegation from the US Thunderbird School of Global Management

The visit comes as part of a summer course entitled "Challenges in Emerging Mid-East Economic Centres" organised by the School to strengthen the understanding of the UAE business and cultural environment and to enable participants to network in this vibrant economic centre.

The DED presented a comprehensive review that focused on Dubai's business opportunities and the operational challenges facing organisations doing business in Dubai and the UAE. The student delegation reviewed the procedures and regulations necessary for setting up businesses and the DED's role in enhancing the growth of Dubai's business sector.

"Led by the vision of Dubai's rulers, the emirate continues to position itself as a leading economic hub in the Middle East region. We work to ensure that Dubai becomes the destination of choice for international investors," said Mr. Khalid Al Kassim, Deputy Director General for Planning and Development at DED, who received the delegation. "Dubai places emphasis on the growth of the private sector, which in turn contributes to the growth of the national economy."

This is Thunderbird's first course offering in Dubai. Similar programmes have been conducted in London, Shanghai, India, Jordan and South Africa and other cities.

Thunderbird has been ranked the No. 1 business school globally for International Management and Global MBA by the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and US News & World Report.