Having declared its independence from the UK in 1971 as part of the federation of the UAE, the emirate of Abu Dhabi has significantly raised its political and economic profile in the intervening years, both regionally and internationally. While the emirate is home to the world’s sixth-largest proven oil reserves, financial buffers have helped it diversify and yield steady non-oil revenue....
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Economic update | How can Gulf airlines persuade coronavirus-wary passengers it is safe to fly?
25 Jun 2020
As countries within the Gulf begin a gradual easing of Covid-19-related movement restrictions, the revival of the region’s aviation sector has come into focus. Effective recovery strategies will rely on reassuring passengers that sufficient health and the safety measures are in place.
Economic update | How will Covid-19 shape Abu Dhabi’s start-up ecosystem and data protection landscape?
29 Apr 2020
As the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be felt globally, Abu Dhabi has sought to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with stimulus measures, while cloud services offered by local data centres are making it easier for people to work and study from home.
In what ways does the education sector need to evolve to adapt to the requirements of the future labour market?
Economic update | Abu Dhabi enhances its reputation for medical innovation during the Covid-19 pandemic
8 Apr 2020
As a global aviation hub with a highly mobile population that places it at heightened risk of exposure to Covid-19, Abu Dhabi has taken innovative measures to limit the impact of the pandemic on public health and the wider economy.
Economic view | Abdullah Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Acting Director-General, Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD)
4 Feb 2020
In what ways are digital tools and advanced analytical technologies improving the collection and interpretation of data?