04 October 2015
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry renews partnership with Oxford Business Group

Dubai: A landmark report on Dubai by the global publishing firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) will explore the emirate's drive to enhance economic ties with partners close to home and others farther afield as it continues to evolve into a global hub for trade and commerce.

The Report: Dubai 2016 will also map out the latest developments in the emirate's Expo 2020 preparations and the National Year of Innovation Strategy. Alongside the investment opportunities which the event is already producing, OBG's publication will consider the challenges that Dubai faces in ensuring that Expo 2020 evolves into a sustainable development initiative. Key topics covered will include the importance of boosting investor confidence by addressing concerns such as diversification and innovation.

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on research with OBG for its forthcoming publication. The chamber works to promote the benefits of doing business in Dubai and create a business friendly environment to companies from all over the world. Its current priorities include supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and helping Dubai to develop its digital economy, in line with the e-government and smart cities initiatives. The Chamber's representatives will partner again this year with OBG to produce this unique and comprehensive annual report on the Dubai economy: The Report: Dubai 2016.

H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and CEO Dubai Chamber has said that he expected the emirate's push to boost trade with its GCC peers to be a key focus of OBG's research.

"Using technology to streamline customs procedures and clearance should be integrated in a coherent way within all [Gulf] member states," Buamim said adding, "I look forward to helping Oxford Business Group chart Dubai's progress as the emirate moves towards achieving these and other goals in line with its long-term development plans."

OBG's Managing Director for the Middle East Jana Treeck said the Group's research had pinpointed the myriad changes under way across Dubai's economy, in areas that include tourism, trade, construction and infrastructure, as Expo 2020's projects begin taking shape.

"While the region remains marked by uncertainty and unrest, Dubai continues to show resilience and forward-thinking, buoyed by innovation, efficiency and stability, which has enabled it to carve a niche as a major international hub between Africa, Asia and Europe," she said. "Now in its 50th year, the Dubai Chamber is a key player in the emirate's drive to boost international trade and relay its competitive advantages on the international stage. I'm delighted that our team and our readers will continue to benefit from the Chamber's local knowledge as we begin working on our latest analysis of Dubai's fast-changing economy."

The Report: Dubai 2016 will be a vital guide to the many facets of the emirate, including its macroeconomics, infrastructure, banking and other sectoral developments. The Report will also feature key exclusives viewpoints and interviews from the local and international government officials and business leaders.

About Dubai Chamber
Established in 1965, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry is celebrating its milestone anniversary of 50 years empowering vision in Dubai's business community. A non-profit public entity, Dubai Chamber supports Dubai's vision as a global player by empowering businesses, providing innovative value added services and access to influential networks. Its mission is to represent, support and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai by creating a favourable business environment, supporting the development of business, and by promoting Dubai as an international business hub. For more information visit: www.dubaichamber.com.

About Oxford Business Group
Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global publishing, research and consultancy firm, which publishes economic intelligence on the markets of the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean. Through its range of print and online products, OBG offers comprehensive and accurate analysis of macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, insurance, energy, transport, industry and telecoms. The Report: Dubai 2016 will be produced in partnership with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The critically acclaimed economic and business reports have become the leading source of business intelligence on developing countries in the regions they cover. OBG's online economic briefings provide up-to-date in-depth analysis on the issues that matter for tens of thousands of subscribers worldwide. OBG's consultancy arm offers tailor-made market intelligence and advice to firms currently operating in these markets and those looking to enter them.

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