The role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is crucial in any economy. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), formal SMEs account for up to 45% of employment and up to 33% of GDP in emerging economies, while in high-income countries they account for 62% of employment and nearly 64% of GDP. Given the significant role...
UAE: Abu Dhabi Economy
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Articles & Analysis | From small beginnings: Encouraging the development of SMEs from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
How will the EU-GCC free trade agreement (FTA) and the UAE-Schengen Area visa agreements enhance the UAE’s relationship with the EU?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Butti Ahmed Mohammed bin Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General, Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
How can Abu Dhabi improve its statistical system to put it on par with those in developed countries?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Nasser Alsowaidi, Former Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
What can be done to balance high levels of public investment and private sector participation?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, on expanding investment opportunities from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
London’s relationship with the Gulf has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 200 years or so. Gone is the time when Britannia ruled the waves, doing deals to protect Gulf states in exchange for the control of foreign policy. Today, our ties with this booming region are far more reciprocal, a fact that a trip to any ultra-chilled, air-conditioned expat...
Although the emirate’s economic growth can be primarily attributed to its vast hydrocarbons resources, it has also made progress diversifying into new sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, aerospace, defence, finance and logistics. In addition to its economic investments, Abu Dhabi has also made major contributions to social welfare as well as infrastructure, which has been identified as the bedrock for future growth.