Post by : Raina Mansoor
Photo : Dubai Government Media Office
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, met Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X Corp, the company that was earlier called Twitter. The meeting happened at The Executive Office in Emirates Towers, Dubai. They discussed how Dubai could work with big companies like X Corp to bring new ideas and help everyone through technology.
Sheikh Hamdan shared Dubai’s vision of fostering strong relationships with global digital companies. He emphasized the UAE’s goal of achieving a significant boost in the economy by generating AED 100 billion each year through digital transformation in the next decade. He recognized X Corp as a key partner in this effort and praised its role in driving innovation and new technologies.
He explained how X Corp’s plans to become a central online platform match Dubai’s goals for the future. Sheikh Hamdan also said Dubai has been a center for media and technology for over 20 years. With about 4,000 media and tech companies already working in Dubai, the city is a great place for businesses to grow and try new things.
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Sheikh Hamdan said Dubai is the perfect place for companies like X Corp to start new services, improve technology, and help people connect in better ways. He said he trusts X Corp as a partner to help Dubai and the UAE reach their goals for the future.
X Corp opened its first office in Dubai in 2015. Many people in the region use the platform, and it has millions of daily users all over the world.
The meeting also talked about how Dubai and X Corp can work together on projects that bring new ideas and make life better for everyone. Sheikh Hamdan said he looks forward to seeing how this teamwork can help both Dubai and X Corp.
The meeting was also joined by His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Digital Economy, who helps lead the Dubai Crown Prince's Office. This shows how Dubai is serious about working with big companies to make a bright future.
This meeting shows how Dubai is leading the way in the digital world. Sheikh Hamdan’s meeting with Linda Yaccarino proves Dubai’s focus on using technology to create big opportunities and help the world.
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