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Dubai has secured the top global position in attracting greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects within the cultural and creative sectors in 2024, reinforcing its status as a major international hub for the creative economy. The fDi Markets report confirms that Dubai has retained this ranking for a third consecutive year.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, met today with Mark Read, Chief Executive Officer of WPP, a global leader in marketing and communications services.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), achieved significant milestones in 2024, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global hub for entrepreneurial growth.

The city’s strategic diversification of its tourism offerings—encompassing cultural, adventure, business, culinary, and wellness experiences—has played a key role in this positive trend. Combined with ongoing infrastructure and technology upgrades, these efforts have significantly enhanced visitor satisfaction in 2024, the report noted.