Fishing in Abu Dhabi is set for a period of transition. Once one of the emirate’s major industries before the discovery of oil, like many other traditional activities it has faced a long decline over the past four decades. However, the next few years hold promise of a turnaround for the industry, which should see a period of major reorganisation....
After a period of rapid growth in 2008 and early 2009, the construction sector has settled into a more moderate pattern in recent years, with contractors primarily wrapping up legacy projects in 2011. However, 2012 began on a positive note, with the government announcing in January that it would resume some previously delayed projects. Nonetheless,...
The introduction of compulsory medical coverage and a significant population increase have fuelled the growth of Abu Dhabi’s health care sector in recent years, with a number of new facilities opening. This expansion is expected to continue, with both the government and the private sector planning new hospitals for the near future. This additional...
The authorities in Abu Dhabi have a long-term vision for the emirate, one that encompasses not only economic diversification but also carefully orchestrated urban growth that is sustainable and reflects the local culture. The Urban Planning Council (UPC), a government agency established by Emiri decree in 2007, plays an important role in this...
The role of education is pivotal to Abu Dhabi’s economic development plan, known as Economic Vision 2030. Whilst the emirate currently maintains one of the more respected educational systems in the region, the sector continues to develop and possesses tremendous potential for sustainable and long-term growth. Recent collaborative efforts have...
The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has worked hard to ensure access to health care in the emirate, in part through its successful implementation of a mandatory health care insurance system. Today about 98% of UAE nationals and foreign workers living in Abu Dhabi have medical insurance, a rate that is unparalleled in the GCC region. At the same...
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