Business & Money | Sunday 8 February, 2015 4:08 pm |

The Organising Committee of the Government Summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that Emaar Properties PJSC has been chosen as Featured Partner for its third edition.

The partnership between The Government Summit and Emaar highlights the unique model of cooperation between the government and private sector entities fostered by the summit, which focuses on identifying and setting a role model for the future of government services. The strategic cooperation also underlines the emphasis of the summit to enable participating organisations to identify opportunities and challenges in enhancing the quality of people’s lives.

Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, said: “Our partnership with The Government Summit is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to strengthen effective partnerships between the government and private sectors to accelerate growth, prosperity and all-round social and economic development. The property sector is one of the cornerstones of the economy and through this partnership we seek to further enhance the standard of service delivered by Emaar to our customers and also contribute to the welfare of the community.”

He added: “As a global property developer, Emaar has deep expertise in developing and managing mega-projects that make significant contribution to the economy. We are keen to participate in the summit, which has underlined its credentials as a global platform for discussing significant issues that affect people’s lives. The pioneer of master-planned communities in Dubai, Emaar is developing smart cities of the future in line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership. Our projects have positively influenced the property sector, with our flagship mega-development Downtown Dubai, anchored by Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and a global icon adding to the civic pride of the nation.”

With its partnership with Emaar, The Government Summit has strengthened its portfolio of national and international partners. The summit also stresses on fostering partnerships with educational establishments, universities, thought leaders and experts from around the world.

The third edition of The Government Summit will be attended by more than 3,000 participants. On the occasion, over 100 high-profile speakers, including world leaders, decision-makers, ministers, CEOs, thought leaders in government innovation, government officials and experts, will share ideas and visions on the future of government services, taking part in more than 50 interactive sessions.