Sheikh Hamdan marks 20 years leading Dubai's Executive Council with record growth
Two decades after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, assumed chairmanship of Dubai's Executive Council, the emirate has recorded sweeping advances across its economy, infrastructure and public services. Since Sheikh Hamdan took the helm of the Executive Council in September 2006, Dubai's GDP has doubled to Dh937 billion, while non-oil…
In a landmark milestone, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, marked his 20-year tenure leading the city's Executive Council in September 2025. Over the past two decades, Dubai has experienced unprecedented growth, with its GDP doubling to Dh937 billion and non-oil foreign trade reaching Dh3 trillion.
The emirate has solidified its position as a global hub for trade and investment, boasting the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic and topping global rankings for attracting greenfield foreign direct investment projects. Dubai's commitment to quality of life is evident in its high healthy life expectancy, safety ratings, and customer satisfaction with government services.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, expressed pride in Sheikh Hamdan's accomplishments, highlighting the prince's unique path and trailblazing achievements.
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