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Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock

Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock

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Days after Iran began striking targets across the United Arab Emirates in March, Dubai's top officials gathered hundreds of business leaders to discuss how the Gulf tourism and financial hub could limit the economic damage.

Reuters – Dubai gathered business chiefs to address the crisis, sources say. Attendees were asked three questions: What should we do to get tourists back? What should we do to get investors back? And how can we support your business?" Two of the people said, adding that the Crown Prince of Dubai had circulated between tables asking business leaders for their input.

While a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal is easing the immediate strains, restoring business confidence in Dubai will take time and may require more incentives, six company leaders and analysts told Reuters.

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