Published on : Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Under the contract, signed by His Excellency Abdulla Al Habbai, Group Chairman of Meraas, and Arnold W. Donald, Chief Executive Officer of Carnival Corporation – the largest leisure travel company of the world, the two organisations will partner across various strategic areas. These comprise port development, terminal management and new cruise development opportunities at Dubai Harbour and the broader region.
HH Sheikh Mohammed explained that mega projects of that standard are being employed in the UAE are reinforcing the profile of the country worldwide as a model in terms of sustainable growth. That momentum is being motivated by diversification, innovation and productive collaborations with the private sector, he mentioned.
His Highness observed that the tourism industry holds the main place in UAE economy, as a result of the value it adds via key projects and its ability to lure millions of visitors each year. “We welcome visitors from across the world and provide them with an exceptional tourism experiences,” he said.
“We want them to leave with lasting memories that they can share in their countries and communities. The continuous development of infrastructure has enabled our country to be a destination of choice in the region.
The agreement emphasizes Meraas’ support for Dubai Tourism Vision 2020, which targets to draw around 20 million visitors a year to the emirate. The effort also fortifies the contribution of the company to Dubai Plan 2021, the strategic roadmap to establish Dubai among the world’s best cities.
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