She was speaking after spending a week on a trade mission organised by the Government of Dubai’s Department for Commerce and Tourism.
Quirici said: "Dubai is an obvious destination for many businesses wishing to expand internationally and offers the additional benefit of acting as a hub from which to access wider markets in the region.
"It was a fascinating trip and gave us the opportunity to have crucial face-to-face meetings with contacts in Dubai with whom we are in on-going dialogue."