How would you evaluate central bank policies in regards to personal loans and their potential impact on the wider economy, and what else can be done to protect the financial system from defaults?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman, Al Ghurair Group from The Report: Dubai 2013
Articles & Analysis | Specific goals: The medium-term plan prioritises key areas for development from The Report: Dubai 2013
As one of the fastest-growing economies in the world in the early 2000s, the emirate’s GDP grew by 18% between 2006 and 2007 alone, according to the Dubai Statistics Centre. The biggest achievement during this period, however, was the successful diversification of the economy away from oil. While the government was the main driving force behind this...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ahmad bin Byat, CEO, Dubai Holding from The Report: Dubai 2013
How are government-related entities (GREs) looking to improve support for economic diversification in the current global economic environment?
Articles & Analysis | Broader horizons: Continuing investments look set to help support growth in land, sea and air transport from The Report: Dubai 2013
Using a combination of central location and advanced infrastructure to attract trade operators from around the world, Dubai has successfully carried on its legacy as an shipping point between East and West. After the discovery of oil in 1966, the emirate benefitted from increased revenues, which authorities used to invest in upgrades to the...
Articles & Analysis | Leveraging private capital: Attracting investment with the development of free zones from The Report: Dubai 2013
A business-friendly environment and prime location have helped Dubai maintain a long-standing reputation a centre for trade. Building on a historical model that gave tax breaks to pearl traders, the emirate has attracted foreign investment by developing free zones that appeal to investors and businesses alike. Dubai’s free zones generally offer a...
