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Fintech is driving the evolution of global banking
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Once reserved for ambitious start-ups and industry-leading tech operators, financial technology (fintech) has more recently caught the attention of major private sector firms and government planners alike, becoming a regular feature in budget speeches and strategic development plans. As fintech progressively plays a larger part in the lives of consumers, investors have quickly come to recognise its…

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Abu Dhabi's investment portfolio supported by financial services offerings
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In both Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, diversification away from the hydrocarbons sector is a key component of economic planning, and the emirate is moving to increase the role of non-oil exports in its trading profile. This will be largely supported by continued investment in the emirate’s port infrastructure, industrial and free zones, and the connectivity between the two. Agreements with Chinese…

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Abu Dhabi to see a budget surplus in 2019 thanks to public consolidation efforts
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Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the UAE, in terms of both its land mass and economy, and home to the majority of the country’s energy production and reserves. According to Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD), the emirate’s economy expanded at a rate of 31.7% in 2005 and 32.3% in 2011 in nominal terms. Although lower external demand and a sharp drop in oil prices in…

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An overview of Abu Dhabi and the UAE
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Having declared its independence from Britain in 1971 as part of the federation of the UAE, the emirate of Abu Dhabi has significantly raised its political and economic profile in the intervening years, both regionally and internationally. While the emirate is home to the world’s sixth-largest proven oil reserves, financial buffers have helped it diversify and yield steady non-oil revenues. This…

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The effects of lower corporate tax rates on economies worldwide
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Recent decades have seen a downward trend in corporate taxation, with headline corporate tax rates falling by 20 percentage points since the early 1980s. The average for advanced economies dipped to 22% in 2015, and investment incentives have further reduced effective rates for transnational corporations. After the 2007-08 global financial crisis, many countries had to slash spending and raise revenue…
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Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security: Interview
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Interview:Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri How can local food production be expanded while ensuring water resources are utilised sustainably? MARIAM BINT MOHAMMED ALMHEIRI: Agriculture is the world’s thirstiest industry. In the UAE 59% of all water produced is used on agriculture. Demand in the UAE is considerably higher than in other regions because of the hot climate and low annual rainfall.…
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Talal Al Dhiyebi, CEO, Aldar: Interview
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Interview:Talal Al Dhiyebi What opportunities will be unlocked by the joint venture between Aldar and Emaar? TALAL AL DHIYEBI: Our partnership allows us to diversify our location and product portfolio with unique projects in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We are proactive in understanding our customers and the trends that drive their consumption, which in turn helps us to better define the products…
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Falah Al Ahbabi, Chairman, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities: Interview
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Interview:Falah Al Ahbabi In response to increasingly challenging market conditions, how is the DPM approaching the rationalisation of ongoing property development? FALAH AL AHBABI: Economic growth, record tourism numbers and a level of government support keep the property sector’s medium- to long-term prospects very strong. The DPM regulates and facilitates strategic investment by diversifying…
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Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, CEO, Senaat: Interview
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Interview:Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri How does Senaat ensure the stability of industrial businesses amid volatile market conditions? JAMAL SALEM AL DHAHERI: Senaat has a diversified portfolio which allows for the mitigation of challenges in any given industry. While the metals segment is experiencing significant pressure from market competition and feedstock prices, Senaat can balance these headwinds…
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Jameela Salem Al Muhairi, Minister of State for General Education: Interview
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Interview:Jameela Salem Al Muhairi What is being done to strengthen English language tuition in schools, and how is the new Arabic curriculum being shaped? JAMEELA SALEM AL MUHAIRI: English proficiency skills are important in order for students to be able to compete nationally and internationally for the best possible tertiary education. It is an essential skill for the UAE to sustain its competitive…