H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils Dubai's economic agenda 'D33' 

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, on Wednesday approved the Dubai Economic Agenda - D33, with the aim to double the size of Dubai’s economy in the next decade and consolidate its position among the top three global cities.

The announcement coincides with the 17th anniversary of his accession as the ruler of Dubai.

On January 4, 2006, Sheikh Mohammed became the Ruler of Dubai, following the death of his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid.

"Our goal is to attract foreign direct investments that exceed AED 700 billion within 10 years, and digital transformation will add AED 100 billion to Dubai's economy annually," Sheikh Mohammed added.

The Dubai Economic Agenda D33 will include 100 transformative projects, with combined economic targets of AED32 trillion over the next 10 years. It also aims to double Dubai’s foreign trade to reach AED25.6 trillion and to add 400 cities to Dubai's trading network.

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