Dubai Silicon Oasis Signs Mou With Dubai Department Of Tourism And Commerce Marketing

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) to provide best of class services and support for companies aspiring to develop hospitality ventures within the DSO.

According to this agreement, DTCM will take the responsibility for licensing and categorizing hotels according to DTCM regulations. It will also ensure the implementation of all other procedures related to tourism events activities.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Chief Executive Officer of DSOA, and Mr. Khalid A. bin Sulayem, Director-General of DTCM, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations.

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Chief Executive Officer of DSOA, said: “Since the establishment of Dubai Silicon Oasis we have endeavored to develop the technology park into a fully integrated community that offers enabling services and facilities to all our customers. Consequently, we have been engaged with several governmental departments and signed various agreements and contracts that will serve to achieve the ambitious objectives for our business partners.

“Through this partnership, DTCM will be responsible for licensing companies aspiring to develop hospitality ventures at DSO. In addition, it will also oversee tourism related events and activities that will complement the overall deliverables of the technology hub.”

Khaled A. bin Sulayem, DTCM Director General said: “This agreement falls in line within the framework of cooperation and strategic partnership between the DTCM and public and private sector organizations to enhance the tourism industry standards and services. This will go a long way in enlarging the scope of tourism industry and help regulate the hospitality sector to better the tourism product offering of Dubai.”

“Companies that are interested in hospitality business will benefit from the DTCM’s expertise and efforts to promote and market Dubai across the word. This partnership between DSO and DTCM will help create better synergies for better tourism standards and regulations for the hospitality sector,” he said.

DSO is a free zone technology park for semiconductor, microelectronics and other high technology-based companies looking to set up their regional headquarters and R&D facilities in the Middle East and North Africa region. DSOA is the regulatory body for DSO, the region’s premier integrated innovations hub for high-tech industries.

Dubai School Of Government Explores Collaboration With Saudi Arabian Entities

A delegation from the Dubai School of Government met with His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, during a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The DSG delegation, comprised of Dr. Tarik Yousef, Dean, Dr. Asma Siddiki, Associate Dean for Development, and Dr. Khalid Al Yahya, Assistant Professor, also met Dr. Salah Bin Moath Al Mayouf, Deputy Director General, and top managers from the Saudi Institute of Public Administration in Riyadh. During the visit, which was part of an endeavor to bolster ties with leading institutions of learning and development, discussions were held with Saudi government entities and other development organizations that share the vision of DSG.

The delegation members held discussions with Dr. Abdulrahman Al Hamidi, Deputy Governor, of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), and Dr. Hamad AlOgla, Vice-Governor of Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Her Royal Highness Princess Bandari Bint Abdulrahman Al Faisal, Director-General of King Khaled Foundation, and the office of his Excellency Dr. Abdulwahed Al-Humaid, Vice Minister at the Ministry of Labor.

The delegation also met with a team from the Institute of Banking led by Mr. Jamaan Al Wagdani, Director-General, as well as with representatives from Al Olayan Foundation, Al Waleed Bin Talal Foundation, , and King Saud University. The tour also saw the DSG team interacting with alumni of its academic and executive education programs who are currently heading influential public and private sector organizations in Riyadh such as Al Amthal Co. and MASIC.

Dr. Tarik Yousef said: “As the largest economy in the Arab region, and one of the most influential countries in the world, Saudi Arabia today plays an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of both the Middle East and the world. Under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly integrated into global affairs, especially in the political, economic and cultural fields.
“As policy analysts , we seek not only to learn from these changes, but also to contribute to a greater understanding of them. As a research institution, we at the Dubai School of Government work on issues that impact the lives of people in the Middle East. We are also keen on sharing our knowledge and learning from the experiences of our Saudi colleagues.”

At Prince Sultan University, the delegation met with Dr. Ahmed Al Yamani, President, and Dr. Hafeez Feda, Director-General. The DSG team also visited the Prince Salman Centre for Local Governance, headed by Dr. Adnan Al Sheeha, Executive Director. Known for its advocacy of decentralized governance, the Centre is a pioneering model that is being replicated across the Kingdom.

Established in 2005 in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School, the Dubai School of Government is committed to the creation of knowledge, dissemination of global best practices, and the training of policy makers in the Arab world. The school is focused on capacity building and conducts various programs that seek to promote good governance through enhancing the region’s capacity for effective public policy.

For more details, visit www.dsg.ae or call 04-329 3290.