Abu Dhabi enjoys a prime position in the region as a leading centre of business. Many of the world’s largest companies have established themselves in the emirate, having been attracted by its healthy business environment. Abu Dhabi offers companies a range of investment opportunities, while creating the right business and legislative environment...
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Kim Sung-hwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Osman Sultan, CEO, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) from The Report: Dubai 2013
What should be prioritised for the UAE to improve its telecommunications infrastructure and close the gap between itself and OECD countries?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ahmad bin Humaidan, Director-General, Dubai eGovernment from The Report: Dubai 2013
What type of impact can an extensive offering of e-government services have, and how will you focus your efforts in terms of government integration?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Michael Kerr, Managing Partner, SNR Denton, on the laws of the Dubai International Financial Centre from The Report: Dubai 2013
Dubai’s rulers have always had high-reaching ambitions. One such ambition was to establish Dubai as one of the world’s international financial centres. To this end, in 2004, Dubai established the region’s first “financial free zone”, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The DIFC is an autonomous legal jurisdiction, governed by its...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mahmud Merali, Managing Partner, MERALI’S, on improving risk management and corporate governance requirements from The Report: Dubai 2013
In terms of business challenges, reforms to the legal framework, improved corporate governance requirements and risk management in business would enhance the development and resilience of the economy. These reforms are essential, since the global economic crisis has placed a greater importance on the need for strong internal auditing and risk...