In what ways will the new five-year plan for the culture sector feed into overall strategies for boosting tourism, and how will this contribute to GDP?
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Articles & Analysis | How Abu Dhabi is revitalising its medical offerings from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
Abu Dhabi’s health care sector has witnessed significant expansion in recent years, with health services improving and an increasing number of hospitals, clinics and specialised facilities coming on-line. Both private and public entities are investing heavily in the sector, ensuring a steady stream of new facilities. However, while new and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman, Department of Health (DoH): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
In what ways are public-private partnerships (PPPs) and overall private investment in Abu Dhabi’s health care sector being promoted?
Articles & Analysis | How retailers in Abu Dhabi are innovating to meet e-commerce demand from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
In 2019 Abu Dhabi’s retail sector continued to adapt to a 5% value-added tax (VAT) that came into force in early 2018, with consumer confidence picking up as residents began to factor the new levy into their purchasing behaviours. Malls continue to dominate the retail space, which saw some 200,000 sq metres of gross leasable area (GLA) added...
Articles & Analysis | What benefits do free zones offer industrialists in Abu Dhabi? from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
Leveraging its location at the confluence of over 200 air routes, 150 shipping lanes, thousands of kilometres of road networks and a developing rail system, Abu Dhabi offers global and local businesses a range of industrial and free zones closely linked to these avenues. This dovetails with the emirate’s long-term development strategies, the...
Articles & Analysis | Which industrial segments are driving growth in Abu Dhabi? from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector continues to be a key contributor to GDP and the drive for diversification away from oil- and gas-based growth. The sector has also widened its industry portfolio in recent years, with companies based in Abu Dhabi now ranging from steel production to high-tech manufacturing, among other areas. Many of these...