Discovering Abu Dhabi
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A diamond in the desert: Behind the scenes in Abu Dhabi, the world’s richest city
Jo Tatchell first arrived in the city of Abu Dhabi as a child in 1974, when the discovery of oil was quickly turning a small fishing town into a growing international community. Here, Tatchell returns to Abu Dhabi, exploring the city and its contradictions.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Like something out of One Thousand and One Nights, Abu Dhabi is a perfect example of the miraculous transformation of a poor desert emirate into one of the richest states in the world. Learn more about Abu Dhabi’s attractions, architecture and heritage in this video.
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Abu Dhabi’s initiatives to fast-track non-oil growth
Abu Dhabi has launched a series of initiatives to support the growth of its non-oil sector as part of its efforts to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons. In June 2019, it announced the creation of a US$1.1 billion fund to boost R&D in the emirate. The fund, which seeks to incentivise greater levels of innovation, provides rebates to companies that invest in R&D and launch new business ventures.
Abu Dhabi economic vision 2030
The 2030 Dubai Industrial Strategy aims to develop and implement long-term industrial policies to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the industrial sector in Dubai and across its free zones. It identifies target industrial sectors and focuses on strengthening industrial integration – connecting the target sector with educational and research institutions to stimulate innovation and creativity with a view to developing strategic industries. In addition, the Dubai Industrial Strategy aims to create an attractive environment for these strategic industries.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi continue to rank highest for quality of living
Mercer’s 21st annual Quality of Living survey revealed that Dubai continues to have the highest quality of living in the Middle East, followed closely by Abu Dhabi. These cities have integrated aggressive targets to use less energy, as well as facilitate the development of smart cities.