On 23 June 2010, the Centre for Political and Foreign Affairs (CPFA) in Paris hosted Nabil Ali Alyousuf, Director General in the Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. The day featured a breakfast and a lunch, both moderated by Renaud Girard, offering an in-depth look at Dubai’s vision for governance and development.

During the breakfast session, attended by journalists and experts, Alyousuf outlined Dubai’s strategy for innovation-driven growth, its emphasis on efficient governance, and its ambition to position itself as a global hub for finance and culture. He stressed the importance of diversification, human capital, and public service modernisation in sustaining long-term development.

At lunch, with politicians, diplomats, and policymakers in attendance, the discussion turned to Dubai and the UAE’s wider role in the region and on the international stage. Alyousuf shared perspectives on balancing rapid modernisation with regional stability, as well as the UAE’s engagement in international partnerships. The exchanges provided participants with an insider’s view of the governance model that has made Dubai one of the Middle East’s most dynamic centres.