Agriculture has long been a mainstay of the Al Gharbia region’s economy and among its chief employers. In the coming years, new projects will build on this agricultural base, moving into a variety of different areas and bringing additional value to the sector through the production of processed and finished goods.
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Articles & Analysis | Food for thought: The authorities are keen to attract new investment to the sector and boost output from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Articles & Analysis | Focus on manufacturing: New industrial activity to boost local employment and revenues from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
As of mid-2013 the city of Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s second-largest urban area, was in the early stages of an industrialisation drive that could completely transform the local economy. Under Plan Al Ain 2030 and the government’s long-term development strategy, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the city is slated to become a regional centre for...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
based on nine pillars, among which “Empowering the Private Sector” came first.
Having established this priority, the government has committed to a direct public policy that encourages investment and entrepreneurial activity by continuing legislative reform and by ensuring that all economic policy is formulated with reference to rigorous data sources...
Articles & Analysis | Spreading the wealth: The government is working to boost economic activity in Al Ain and Al Gharbia from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
While the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 strategy provides a clear path to growth and diversification, reaching its goals – which include an average annual growth rate of 7% until 2015 and 6% annually thereafter; significant expansion of the non-oil sector, with the aim of it accounting for 64% of GDP by 2030; and a 50% or greater increase in GDP per capita – is a...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mohamed Thani Murshed Al Rumaithi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
How will the private sector benefit from the development budget? Might it be necessary to import expertise to ensure spending goals are met?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Group CEO and Managing Director, Mubadala from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
As Abu Dhabi pursues its economic diversification priorities, what are the critical success factors for establishing new industry sectors?