Overview (Program Summary)
In moments of uncertainty, the real test of a market is not just how it responds—but how it is built to respond. This session features ACC CEO Jason Brown in conversation with Sahia Ahmad, CEO of Regulatory Policy & Governance at the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and ACC Board Member, and takes a closer look at Dubai’s approach to continuity and recovery. Their conversation examines Dubai’s legal and business teams’ response as a case study in crisis readiness, coordination, and public-private partnership—and what it means for today’s in-house counsel.
Crisis is no longer episodic. It is structural. In-house counsel are expected to guide decision-making across operations, risk, and enterprise-wide coordination. Dubai’s approach offers a rare, live example of how to balance immediate response with long‑term resilience and strategic continuity.
What you’ll take away:
- How continuity is designed at a system level—through governance, policy, and infrastructure.
- The legal team’s role as a central node for strategy, logistics, and cross-functional coordination.
- Practical lessons on balancing immediate response with long-term resilience, investor confidence, and operational stability.
- What this means in practice for organizations shaping regional strategies—how to assess, structure, and operate in markets built for continuity.