How do you see the balance of sectors in the economy changing as Abu Dhabi diversifies?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group, on inclusive governance in the MENA region: Viewpoint from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
In 2015, for the first time, the rate of extreme poverty was projected to fall below 10%. Our research and experience tells us that three things have been critical to reducing poverty and boosting prosperity: inclusive economic growth, investments in people’s health and education, and insuring against risks that can plunge the vulnerable into...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Group CEO and Managing Director, Mubadala Development Company: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
How is the current era of lower oil prices framing Mubadala’s strategic direction, and how has it impacted investment strategy?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dean Kern, Middle East Tax and Legal Services Leader, PwC, on VAT implementation: Viewpoint from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
As a business centre for the region, the UAE continues to be highly relevant and attractive for investors for a number of reasons, including infrastructure, logistics and access to skilled labour. According to the PwC and World Bank “Paying Taxes 2016” study, the UAE is ranked joint first in the world in terms of the ease of paying taxes. In a...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Noura Al Kaabi, Chairwoman, Media Zone Authority–Abu Dhabi and twofour54: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
To what extent is financing readily available for startups in new media given the reluctance of many banks to lend to such initiatives?
