UAE: Abu Dhabi Retail Sector Research Highlights

Overview

How retailers in Abu Dhabi are innovating to meet e-commerce demand
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In 2019 Abu Dhabi’s retail sector continued to adapt to a 5% value-added tax (VAT) that came into force in early 2018, with consumer confidence picking up as residents began to factor the new levy into their purchasing behaviours. Malls continue to dominate the retail space, which saw some 200,000 sq metres of gross leasable area (GLA) added to the emirate’s stock in 2019. Meanwhile, developments…

Overview

Which industrial segments are driving growth in Abu Dhabi?
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Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector continues to be a key contributor to GDP and the drive for diversification away from oil- and gas-based growth. The sector has also widened its industry portfolio in recent years, with companies based in Abu Dhabi now ranging from steel production to high-tech manufacturing, among other areas. Many of these outfits are located in the emirate in order to take…

Interview

Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports: Interview
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Interview:Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi How are automation and digitisation improving overall maritime logistics operations in Abu Dhabi? MOHAMED JUMA AL SHAMISI: Automation and digitisation have had a huge impact on the maritime sector in recent years. Blockchain technology has helped make transactions more secure and reliable, while automation and artificial intelligence are being used to streamline…

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Saeed Al Remeithi, CEO, Emirates Steel: Interview
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Interview: Saeed Al Remeithi In what ways is Emirates Steel adapting to global trade dynamics, and what regions are best positioned to support international expansion plans? SAEED AL REMEITHI: World dynamics are changing due to technology, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), trade tensions and protectionism. The global steel industry is not immune to these developments – especially the latter…

Chapter

The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020: Industry & Retail
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Country Report

The Report: Abu Dhabi 2020
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Following GDP growth of 1.5% in 2019, a shift to a more expansionary fiscal stance in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated global economic downturn in the first half of 2020 has helped Abu Dhabi establish a springboard for continued growth moving forwards. While public spending and investment remain important drivers of economic expansion, a major overhaul of the investment framework a

Analysis

What benefits do free zones offer industrialists in Abu Dhabi?
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Leveraging its location at the confluence of over 200 air routes, 150 shipping lanes, thousands of kilometres of road networks and a developing rail system, Abu Dhabi offers global and local businesses a range of industrial and free zones closely linked to these avenues. This dovetails with the emirate’s long-term development strategies, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and the Abu Dhabi…

Interview

Tariq Ahmed Saeed Al Wahedi, CEO, Agthia Group: Interview
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Interview:Tariq Ahmed Saeed Al Wahedi How is the food and beverage (F&B) market coping with the current economic climate, and what are the major factors driving demand? TARIQ AHMED SAEED AL WAHEDI: The growth trajectory in the retail market has significantly slowed down over the past few years against a backdrop of wide-ranging economic reforms across the region. This trend has served as…

Chapter

The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019: Retail
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With a strong pipeline of retail space under construction, including major regional destination malls and shopping developments to serve untapped communities, Abu Dhabi’s consumers can look forward to new experiences, fresh brands and greater choice. Existing operators are re-thinking mall management to give more prominence to food and beverage outlets, such as fine dining and the latest fast-food…

Country Report

The Report: Abu Dhabi 2019
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Despite lower external demand and a sharp drop in oil prices from mid-2014, Abu Dhabi’s economy has remained resilient, growing by 9.5% in 2017. The emirate is working to consolidate government spending and reshape the economy through a decreased reliance on oil and gas, investing in areas such as research and development, technologically advanced manufacturing and other high value-added industr

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