UAE: Abu Dhabi

This year, Britain welcomed the world. We’ve had the extraordinary success of the Olympics and the pageant and tradition of the Diamond Jubilee. From heads of state and business leaders to athletes and spectators, Britain has been showing everyone what we can do best.

THE COMPANY: Established in 1979 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, First Gulf Bank (FGB) provides conventional and Islamic commercial banking services, including deposits, loans and credit cards; conventional and Islamic investment banking services, such as corporate finance and investment advisory on...

THE COMPANY: Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, or Etisalat, is a leading multinational telecoms operator, with a presence in 17 countries spread across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. With such a wide presence, Etisalat now has access to a population of more than 800m. Etisalat’s international...

Thanks in large part to high oil prices and an increase in its hydrocarbons production, Abu Dhabi continued its economic recovery in 2011. Hydrocarbons remain at the centre of the emirate’s economy, accounting for nearly half of its GDP and almost 90% of government revenues in 2010. However, the government has a different vision for the future of...

Despite the international volatility since 2008, the UAE has managed to sustain its economy and even emerge in stronger shape in various fields. High oil prices, solid infrastructure and cohesive socioeconomics, among other factors, have helped the national economy continue its long-term growth.