The Philippines’ emergence as a growth leader has been building gradually since the 1990s, following a long period of low growth and political upheaval. The country’s economy continues to enjoy a period of rapid, broad-based expansion as the business process outsourcing sector and rising remittances from overseas workers drive growth in consumer-oriented industries and construction. Although...
A history marked by successive waves of human migration has shaped a multicultural present, with the Philippines being home to multiple ethnicities and dialects. The country’s abundant biodiversity, natural resources and youthful demographics are all assets that have garnered recognition from investors in recent years. With presidential, congressional and local elections all scheduled for next...
The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi and contacts for government offices and services. It also offers useful tips and information for first-time or regular business and leisure visitors.
The introduction of mandatory health coverage in Abu Dhabi has had a considerable impact on the wider UAE’s insurance and medical market and has helped drive strong expansion in recent times with double-digit growth expected to continue into 2015. Total market premiums stood at $8.03bn in 2013, while industry reports showed the UAE to be one of the largest and most penetrated insurance markets...
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was upgraded to emerging market status in 2014, and with total market capitalisation of more than $126.1bn as of late January 2015, it ranks first among the UAE’s three different exchanges. In addition to this, 2014 witnessed the first listing of a government bond on the ADX and the implementation of new rules guiding the listing of Islamic bonds, while...
While hydrocarbons still form the bulk of Abu Dhabi’s economy, the sector’s contribution to GDP has been falling over the last 10 years as the emirate pushes ahead with diversification goals in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The manufacturing segment has seen sustained growth in recent times with the manufacturing of chemicals and plastics, basic metal and non-metallic mineral...
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