Known as Musanada (meaning “support” or “assistance”), the Abu Dhabi General Services Company is charged with providing assistance and support services for all government departments, agencies and entities, as decided by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Established in 2007 to provide a variety of support services, including procurement, to Abu Dhabi government entities,...
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Saeed Al Ghafli, Chairman, Department of Municipal Affairs: Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
How do you respond to those calling for greater uniformity amongst government institutions with regards to public tender processes?
Articles & Analysis | Growing demand and tight supply seem likely to continue over the next few years from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The real estate sector in Abu Dhabi is currently in a period of growth and rising prices, after a downturn following the global financial crisis that began in 2008. According to a real estate market overview for the emirate by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), the third quarter of 2014 saw all segments simultaneously in recovery for the first time since 2008. The firm reported...
Articles & Analysis | The upturn is being sustained by a profusion of upcoming projects from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
As of April 2014, the total value of construction projects under way or in the pipeline in the UAE stood at $727bn, according to estimates from the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED), making the country the second-largest construction market in the GCC. Some 36% of this amount was made up of mixed-use developments, followed by...
Articles & Analysis | A recent merger promises to significantly alter the layout of the sector from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The local aerospace and defence industry has witnessed significant developments over the last year, including the launch of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) in December 2014 by Mubadala Development Company and Tawazun Holding.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Homaid Al Shemmari, CEO of Aerospace and Engineering Services, Mubadala, on opportunities and threats from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The UAE defence and aerospace sectors are growing rapidly as our country assumes a greater presence on the world stage. This growth comes with unique opportunities for foreign investors, not just to increase sales, but to engage with an emerging global hub. Like the armed forces in many other countries, the UAE Armed Forces are moving towards the outsourcing of key...