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Dubai’s international passenger arrivals climb 97% to reach 14.36m in 2022:

International passenger arrivals in Dubai reached 14.36 million in 2022, up 97 percent from 7.28 million in 2021, the latest government data showed February 06, 2023.  

The figures from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism indicate that the emirate is closing in on its pre-pandemic visitation levels when 16.73 million international passengers arrived in Dubai in 2019.

“The remarkable rise in international visitation in 2022 supports the ambitious goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to double the size of the emirate’s economy by 2033,” said the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.  

He added: “The tourism and travel sector contributes significantly to the leadership’s aim of making the emirate a model for excellence in the global economy.”  

Al Maktoum further noted that Dubai is emerging as a greater catalyst for the growth of global tourism and travel connectivity in the years ahead.  

It should be noted that the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organization shows global tourist travel went down by 37 percent in 2022 compared to 2019. 

The Middle East, however, showed the strongest relative increase in 2022, with arrivals climbing to 83 percent of pre-pandemic figures.  

Dubai exceeded both global and regional barometers of recovery with visitors to the city reaching 86 percent of pre-pandemic levels in 2022.  

“While the global economy remains in a state of flux, Dubai has emerged as a clear leader in the tourism industry. The robust performance is a testament to Dubai’s growing role at the vanguard of global tourism recovery,” said Helal Saeed Almarri, director general of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism.  

Almarri added: “The effectiveness of our strategies and initiatives gives us the confidence to tap new growth opportunities in the global travel and business sectors over the next few decades.”  

Meanwhile, the hospitality sector in Dubai also achieved significant growth in 2022, as the average occupancy for the hotel sector last year stood at 73 percent, up from 67 percent in 2021, news agency WAM reported.  

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Three new entities formed at Dubai Economy and Tourism:

Three new entities have been set up at Dubai Economy and Tourism, which are the Dubai Commercial Registration and Licensing Corporation, the Dubai Economic Development Corporation, and Dubai Consumer Protection and Fairtrade Corporation.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai issued Laws No. (5), (6) and (7) of 2023 establishing these three subsidiaries at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism.

The new subsidiaries will 'enhance key economic growth drivers' such as 'business attractiveness, development initiatives, ease of doing business, consumer protection and sectoral governance'.

The aim is to create an ideal business-friendly environment in the emirate and achieve the goals of Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

What the new entities will do:

Dubai Economic Development Corporation's goals include enhancing Dubai’s economic competitiveness; implementing economic development plans; supporting the diversification and sustainability of the emirate’s economy; attracting foreign investment and global talent in vital sectors. It will work to strengthen the emirate’s position as a global destination for investments and entrepreneurship in the digital economy; establish projects focused on innovation and AI; and make the emirate a green economy hub.

Dubai Business License Corporation aims to 'create an environment for attracting increased investment in various sectors'. It will also streamline licensing procedures for businesses; enhance licensing procedures for economic establishments; and register names and commercial rights. The new organization will work to enhance ease-of-doing-business in the emirate.

Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection & Fair Trade will create a 'conducive environment for fair trade and competition', as well as work to expand 'economic stability by ensuring consumer protection'. The competitiveness of the business sector will be protected by curbing practices that negatively impact the market. 

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