How strongly held is the view in the industry that trade finance remains a largely untapped sector?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Gerald Hassell, Chairman and CEO, Bank of New York Mellon from The Report: Dubai 2014
Is the absence of institutional investors in Gulf bourses a serious impediment to market depth?
Articles & Analysis | The price is right: The government is driving the development of affordable housing from The Report: Dubai 2014
Affordable housing is a government-driven segment in Dubai. Subsidised housing is exclusively for Emiratis, and private developers eschew the low-margin segment in favour of mid- to high-end residential projects. However, market dynamics are changing on the back of Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid. With over 270,000 new jobs expected to support...
Articles & Analysis | Sturdy foundations: The sector is demonstrating its resilience following the downturn from The Report: Dubai 2014
The speculation-driven market crash saw property prices in Dubai slump by up to 65% between 2008 and 2009. Despite the shrinking amount of projects throughout the market downturn, the number of construction companies held fast at pre-crisis levels, resulting in strong competition and lower margins. Recent developments nevertheless provide cause...
Articles & Analysis | Welcome contribution: Manufacturing and trans-shipment are helping to diversify the economy from The Report: Dubai 2014
Dubai has invested heavily in the creation of competitive infrastructure and a business-friendly regulatory framework to help solidify its status as a regional hub for trade and manufacturing. In terms of logistics, the Jebel Ali Port and the rapid expansion of the national airline, Emirates, provide companies with streamlined import/export...
Articles & Analysis | Diverse participants: Companies of all sizes play key roles in the industrial sector from The Report: Dubai 2014
According to the Dubai Chamber, manufacturing is among the greatest contributors to the UAE’s non-oil GDP, accounting for roughly 14% of non-oil GDP over the last decade. This figure grew to 16% in 2012 and was expected to rise as high as 19% in 2013. At the national level, the bulk of manufacturing investments are concentrated in heavy industry...