A new financial centre for Abu Dhabi is taking shape on Al Maryah Island. Due to formally launch in 2015, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is designed to promote the emirate as a global financial centre, develop the economy and make Abu Dhabi an attractive environment for financial investments. Developing the financial services sector is one of the seven pillars of Abu...
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Articles & Analysis | Soon to launch financial zone set to significantly contribute to the economy from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Butti Ahmed Mohammed bin Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General, Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
What is the role of a comprehensive statistics resource in the context of a modern economy, and how can it further boost investor confidence?
Articles & Analysis | Building on existing progress to create an environment conducive to entrepreneurship from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The best way of using public funds to encourage entrepreneurship has long been a source of debate. Market purists argue that a government’s role is primarily that of an enabler, in that its core focus should be on creating an environment in which capital can flow from investors to new businesses. The classic example of this approach is Silicon Valley, where a confluence...
The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi and contacts for government offices and services. It also offers useful tips and information for first-time or regular business and leisure visitors.
The introduction of mandatory health coverage in Abu Dhabi has had a considerable impact on the wider UAE’s insurance and medical market and has helped drive strong expansion in recent times with double-digit growth expected to continue into 2015. Total market premiums stood at $8.03bn in 2013, while industry reports showed the UAE to be one of the largest and most penetrated insurance markets...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was upgraded to emerging market status in 2014, and with total market capitalisation of more than $126.1bn as of late January 2015, it ranks first among the UAE’s three different exchanges. In addition to this, 2014 witnessed the first listing of a government bond on the ADX and the implementation of new rules guiding the listing of Islamic bonds, while...