Dubai's GDP up 3.3% in Q2, 2024

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Dubai's GDP rose 3.3% in Q2 2024, to reach AED116 billion, and 3.2% in H1 2024, to touch AED231 billion, according to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council.

In a post on social media platform X, he wrote "Driven by Sheikh Mohammed's visionary leadership, Dubai has become a global model for sustainable growth and a leading economic hub. 

"We thank all teams and partners for their exceptional contributions to achieving the D33 Agenda’s goal of establishing Dubai as one of the world’s top three urban economies."

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