London Roundtable conference highlights strategic issues shaping Dubai's future

Among the key speakers was Ms. Barbel Kirchner, Director UK & Ireland office of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) which participated in the conference.

The keynote speakers from Dubai included Mr. Mohammed Ali Alabbar, Director General, Department of Economic Development and Chairman of Emaar, and Dr. Omar bin Sulaiman, Director General, Dubai International Financial Centre.

The conference, sponsored by Emaar and Dubai International Financial Centre, debated the strategic issues shaping Dubai's future. Other issues discussed included Dubai's long-term vision, using Dubai as a trading hub and infrastructure developments in the emirate.

DTCM's participation is in line with its vision to attract more tourists to the emirate. The department has been actively participating in conferences and a number of road shows, exhibitions and workshops on its own in key cities around the world every year.

Through its participation, the DTCM expects to play an important role in promoting widespread awareness of the opportunities Dubai has to offer in both business and tourism.