How can e-services specifically help the development of the private sector? To what degree is policy being developed with this in mind?
UAE: Abu Dhabi
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Rashed Al Mansoori, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Rashed Mohamed Al Shariqi, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
In what way has the government supported the agriculture and food processing industries?
Articles & Analysis | Changing dynamics: Private schools are proving popular with Emiratis and expatriates alike from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Rising incomes and population growth are driving increased demand for private education in Abu Dhabi. From 2007 to 2011, enrolment in private schools increased 34.5%, and the trend is set to continue. Private schools, from local providers to global corporations, are expanding their footprint in the emirate.
Articles & Analysis | Consider the date: Increasing yields expected for one of the emirate’s traditional crops from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
In recent years dates have taken on new significance in the local economy. Since 2005 the emirate has made a concerted effort to boost annual production of dates and improve the quality of the date crop, with the long-term goal of turning the industry into a driver of growth within the agricultural sector. The government-led initiative has...
Articles & Analysis | Better care: Capacity is being expanded and there are significant opportunities in some specialty areas from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Fuelled by higher incomes; the growing, ageing population; a rise in the prevalence of lifestyle diseases; and the introduction of mandatory health insurance, Abu Dhabi’s health sector has expanded rapidly in the past five years. This has placed pressure on the sector, and the government is building new facilities, hiring doctors and training...
Articles & Analysis | A collaborative approach: Building up research and development to foster local innovation from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
As it invests in human capital, Abu Dhabi is focused on building up the local capacity for scientific research and innovation in key growth sectors. Research and development (R&D) facilities remain in their infancy in Abu Dhabi, but through substantial funding and industry partnerships, the government has demonstrated its commitment to...