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UAE Country Report

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UAE Country Report

Dubai has been investing in a number of construction projects ranging from a business park to mixed-use towers and architectural wonders. Photo: Reuters

Building for a better tomorrow

Never mind the concept of time standing still - it rarely even pauses for breath in the United Arab Emirates, a powerhouse of economic activity which has developed in the past couple of decades. The UAE's open economy, high per-capita income - around US$29,000 - and a sizeable annual trade surplus have combined to make it one of the world's great commercial success stories.

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New and old attractions make for a heady mix in the emirates

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Masdar Institute collaborates for eco-friendly technology

Across the highway from the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Masdar City represents the government's vision for clean energy. Spanning six square kilometres, the ultramodern masterplanned community boasts the largest grid-connected solar power plant in the Middle East. Motion sensors also replace water taps and light switches to cut the city's water and power consumption by half.

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Dr Lamya Fawwaz, executive director of public affairs and professor of practice

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Dubai Refreshments expands capacity for product diversification

The resonance of Pepsi as a brand is a worldwide phenomenon. The iconic blue, red and white logo is recognised by people from all walks of life. In the UAE, the credit of introducing Pepsi products to the local market more than 50 years ago belongs to Dubai Refreshments.

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Reliable sea-air service optimises global supply chains

Cargo turnaround from Dubai is due for a major revamp with Dubai World Central (DWC) shifting to high gear as the main hub for pure cargo operators in the UAE.

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Abu Dhabi Aviation diversifies offerings and expands markets

The Middle East is shaping up as the centre of global aviation with almost 15 per cent of air traffic from Europe to Asia passing through one of the Gulf's three major hubs.

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ADSIC's smart government initiatives empower through seamless connections

The rise of business opportunities in Asia, coupled with a growing digital society, has wired up not simply markets and private companies, but governments across the region. Empowering citizens, investors and businesses through seamless connections and innovative services, Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC) is improving its capacity-building initiatives to offer a smart government that can efficiently serve its citizens and customer bases in Asia and worldwide.

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Paris Gallery is at the forefront of luxury shopping, offering many international brands

Mirroring the Middle East's wealth and continuing economic growth is its luxury retail industry, which has helped buoy the region's economy amid various global financial challenges. An expanding population base, high income, growing aspirations and consistent inflow of tourists, among other factors, have enabled the sector to recover and become even stronger than before the crisis.

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Ras Al Khaimah is the best location for business growth

As the northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah aptly means "top of the tent". Today, that phrase implies more than the emirate's mere geographic location; it also illustrates Ras Al Khaimah's emerging role in global trade and business.

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Diversified business group forms successful ventures and sustains growth

As the second-largest economy in the Arab world, the UAE is the international crossroads for companies entering a region of 2 billion inhabitants in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. With globally competitive urban, legal and commercial infrastructures in place, the UAE is ripe for investments. Providing opportunities for industry gurus and businesses to come together and form viable and sustainable ventures in the country, The Khalifa Juma Al Nabooda Group supports the UAE's vision of economic growth and diversification.

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Khalifa Juma Al Nabooda Group's main office in Dubai features Al Nabooda Auto's Porsche showroom.

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Agthia welcomes partnerships with Asian food and beverage brands

Food imports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - the six Gulf monarchies of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE - are expected to reach 194 billion dirhams (HK$410 billion) by 2020, owing to the region's growing population, increased tourism and higher per capita income.

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Global-focused Khalifa University boosts Abu Dhabi's economic vision

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research has grown into a competitive international institution with a deep repertoire of academic and research programmes. Founded in 2007 through an initiative of the Abu Dhabi government, Khalifa University steers clear of the run-of-the-mill educational approach.

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Bearing specialist MCB shares wealth of knowledge

In the southern part of Jebel Ali Free Zone lies one of the world's largest warehouses dedicated especially to automotive and industrial bearings. Spanning 10,000 square metres, the state-of-the-art stocking facility of Mineral Circles Bearings (MCB) accommodates more than 7,000 pallets of the world's most trusted bearing brands.

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Hassanein Alwan, sales and marketing manager