Economy

Abu Dhabi Economy

Economies around the Gulf region have faced a challenging economic environment since the second half of 2014, but a more optimistic outlook for international oil prices in 2017 has offered some welcome relief. The process of fiscal reform that the oil price decline precipitated is, however, set to continue. The restructuring of Abu Dhabi’s public finances has taken into account the federal government’s decision to reduce subsides, as well as the introduction of new fees and taxes by the emirate, and their affects have been felt by nationals and expatriates alike. In the meantime, Abu Dhabi’s ambitious plans to broaden the range of economic activity in the emirate have been granted greater clarity with the publication of the latest iteration of its development strategy in 2016.

This chapter contains interviews with Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO, Mubadala Investment Company; and Liam Fox, UK Secretary of State for International Trade.

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The Report

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Interviews & Viewpoints

Sketch of Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director, Mubadala Investment Company
Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director, Mubadala Investment Company: Interview

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