The automotive sector in Dubai has seen some spectacular growth in recent times, with a recent and widespread economic recovery and the new mood of consumer optimism driving domestic demand.
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Articles & Analysis | Dubai continues to develop as an export and re-export centre for the automotive sector from The Report: Dubai 2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman, Drydocks World and Maritime World: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
How can Dubai ensure that its maritime industry remains attractive to foreign investors?
Articles & Analysis | Manufacturing and industrial activity account for a growing share of Dubai's GDP from The Report: Dubai 2015
Recent times have seen Dubai’s industrial sector emerge from the downside of the 2008-09 global crisis, with order books growing and confidence returning. The expectation of major future business is also strong, particularly since the emirate was awarded Expo 2020. Though there is an underlying mood of caution among many, this new conservatism has been generally positive...
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's strategic and central location attracting new maritime operators from The Report: Dubai 2015
While the general outlook for global shipping remains underwhelming, the route into the region has been performing strongly. In October 2014 the energy analysis and research firm, Platts, reported that there was an undersupply of ships serving the Gulf. This has led to a sharp spike in rates in the region and the diversion of several Aframax...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman, Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation; and President, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
In which areas will the local maritime industry face the biggest challenges in terms of human capital?
Articles & Analysis | Dubai taking innovative steps to become a major maritime centre from The Report: Dubai 2015
With a strategic position near the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai has always been a natural location for a port serving its hinterland, and the emirate has a longstanding maritime tradition. Furthermore, following the development of Jebel Ali Port, which now has the largest man-made harbour in the world, Dubai has emerged as a serious player in the global maritime industry....