Press Releases
16 Nov 2020
RTA and Dubai Economy sign MoU to enhance Dubai's global competitiveness
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Competitiveness Office at the Department of Economic Development (DED) to boost the standing of Dubai in global competitiveness reports and indices. The step is also part of efforts to promote the exchange of experience and partnerships between the two sides.
The MoU was signed remotely through video technology by Nasser Abu Shehab, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the RTA, and Hani Al Hamli, director general of the Dubai Competitiveness Office, at the Department of Economic Development.
“The signing of this MoU is part of RTA’s efforts to boost cooperation with the Dubai Competitiveness Office at the Department of Economic Development towards raising the profile of Dubai in the global competitiveness aspects of relevance to RTA business. It also aims to provide the essential support to the Office in this field,” said Abu Shehab.
“The MoU realigns the strategies of both parties towards supporting Dubai's global competitiveness through exchanging studies and expertise in the field of competitiveness. RTA has got the tools, projects and global achievements that render it capable of supporting Dubai competitiveness. Through forging closer cooperation with the Department of Economic Development, we will also be able to ensure a better quality of life and wellbeing of Dubai’s citizens and residents,” added Abu Shehab.
Hani Rashid Al Hamli highlighted the importance of signing the MoU with the RTA as both sides have experiences to share in supporting the agenda of Dubai competitiveness. “The MoU provides for the two parties to supply accurate statistics in their respective fields in line with the applicable regulations in Dubai and the UAE. These deliverables will ensure the building of human capacities in the field of competitiveness by holding joint training programmes and workshops. The Dubai Competitiveness Office has strategic plans to explore the future and develop innovative ideas in support of Dubai competitiveness, which in turn, will bolster our efforts to achieve excellence and leadership,” he concluded.