Trade & Investment
From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
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Recent decades have seen the GCC become increasingly connected to the wider global economy through trade and investment links. Over the years capital flows between the Gulf and the rest of the world have deepened significantly, with both the historically important blocs of Europe and North America, and emerging market economies such as India, China and Brazil. The total stock of FDI in Abu Dhabi has seen steady growth, rising from $16.6bn in 2012 to $22.1bn in 2014, while the largest contributor to non-oil exports in 2014 was the manufactured goods category, which accounted for 51.2% of the total. Meanwhile, a new investment law currently being worked on promises to re-shape the patterns of FDI into the country with social infrastructure sectors such as health and education set to benefit as a result. This chapter contains interviews with Mohammad Helal Al Muhairi, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI); and Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

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Overview

Acting for change: A global player continues to diversify its economy
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Recent decades have seen the GCC become increasingly connected to the wider global economy through trade and investment links. Over the years capital flows between the Gulf and the rest of the world have deepened significantly, a process first driven by trade and investment with the historically important blocs of Europe and North America, and more recently by strengthening ties with emerging market economies such as India, China and Brazil. In 2015 a slowdown in emerging economies and the hesitant…

Interview

Commercial expansions: OBG talks to Mohammad Helal Al Muhairi, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI)
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Interview:Mohammad Helal Al Muhairi Given slower growth projections for many G8 nations, in what regions is Abu Dhabi seeking stronger two-way trade and investment ties? MOHAMMAD HELAL AL MUHAIRI: The slower growth projections in the G8 countries, especially in Russia, Canada, Japan and to some extent in Italy, have shifted Abu Dhabi’s focus to India, South-east and Central Asia, and to Eastern Europe among other regions. These are places where the chamber sees many profitable investment…

Analysis

Building institutions: Momentum gathering as pieces fall into place
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The year 2015 was a busy one for Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the capital’s new financial free zone, established in accordance with Federal Decree No (15) of 2013, Cabinet Resolution No (4) of 2013, Abu Dhabi Law No (4) of 2013 and Federal Law No (8) of 2004, which is the same federal law that led to the establishment of the Dubai Financial Centre. In June 2015, ADGM had begun registering non-financial entities. In October, ADGM went fully operational and began the process of licensing financial…

Interview

Regional base: OBG talks to Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
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Interview:Ahmed Al Sayegh How will ADGM build on its strong base for wealth management and institutional investment to generate additional prosperity? AHMED AL SAYEGH: Abu Dhabi in many ways represents a blueprint for emerging economies across the region and around the world to leverage their natural resources as a tool for sustainable economic transformation and global competitiveness. Abu Dhabi has a very substantial portfolio of assets managed worldwide, and looks to follow the global…