World Governments Summit 2025 enhances UAE’s position as a global leader in logistics
The World Governments Summit 2025 has significantly bolstered global confidence in the UAE’s economy as a whole, and in Dubai’s economy in particular.
It has also accelerated the pace of direct and indirect development across various economic sectors.
Including the logistics sector, which plays a pivotal role in sustaining growth and economic diversification.
This confidence aligns with the objectives of Dubai Economic Agenda D33 that aims to double Dubai economy and position it among the top three economic cities globally.
Sources within Dubai’s logistics sector stated that the summit enhances the UAE’s position as a global leader in maritime and logistics sectors.
The meetings and gatherings at the summit provide a crucial opportunity to identify future trends and new opportunities.
Thereby strengthening the sector’s readiness to address future challenges.
A Forward-Looking Platform
The sources added that the significance of the summit lies in providing a forward-looking platform.
This platform serves strategic cooperation between governments and with the private sector.
Through the summit’s platforms, there is a reaffirmation on the commitment to build the best relationships with all stakeholders.
In order to activate a system of continuous development in the trade and logistics sectors.
Last year, Dubai unveiled the targets of its Commercial and Land Logistics Transport Strategy 2030.
Along with its roadmap and associated projects.
Dubai Commercial and Land Logistics Transport Strategy 2030 aims to the following:
- Double the commercial and land logistics transport sector direct contribution to AED 16.8 billion.
- Increase the adoption of technology in the sector’s infrastructure by 75%
- Reduce carbon emissions by 30%
- Improve operational efficiency by 10%
When it comes to global level the UAE got the following rankings:
- The seventh globally in the 2023 Logistics Performance Index.
- The first globally in the quality of air transport infrastructure.
- The third in both facilitating sea-borne trade and providing ship fuel, and also in air transport efficiency.
- The fifth globally in maritime hubs.
- The fifth globally and first in the Arab region in road quality.
- The ninth in port efficiency.
- The twelfth in the maritime transport index.
- The thirteenth globally in maritime connectivity and shipping lines.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) spans 3.85 million square meters.
It includes warehouse space of 92.1 million square meters and office space of 2.3 million square meters.
Its proximity to Jebel Ali Port has positioned the sector at the forefront, both within JAFZA and across the UAE.
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World Governments Summit 2025 Reaffirms Dubai Position as a Global Hub
During World Governments Summit 2025, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World Group emphasized that Dubai’s forward-looking vision has been the key to its transformation into a globally unparalleled experience. Making it an international hub for transport and services.
This has been achieved by fostering innovation, anticipating changes, and turning challenges into opportunities.
He added that Dubai is a central hub for global trade, connecting many countries worldwide.
It has earned a distinguished place on the map of global economic capitals.
Due to its strategic geographic location between East and West.
As well as the wise leadership’s commitment to providing resources and supporting commercial and economic projects.
He also highlighted the summit’s pioneering role in Dubai as a positive model for international cooperation across various fields.
Including logistics, with the aim of creating a better future for societies and nations.
