Economic Updates: UAE Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market on the rise

UAE: Abu Dhabi | 27 Jan 2014

Recent regulatory changes are giving an added boost to Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, which appears on track to a recovery. While there has been some speculation that the new rules could help fuel a property bubble, these concerns are likely unfounded given the recent pickup in the rate of handovers.

Abu Dhabi Year in Review 2013

UAE: Abu Dhabi | 7 Jan 2014

The past year was a good one for Abu Dhabi, both in terms of economic performance and its progress towards a more diversified economy – the principle goal of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, formulated some five years ago.

Providing specialised health care services in Abu Dhabi

UAE: Abu Dhabi | 13 Nov 2013

A number of new health care facilities in Abu Dhabi are under development, financed by both the public and private sectors, with the latter focused on the provision of specialised health care services.

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market to receive boost from residence rule

UAE: Abu Dhabi | 27 Aug 2013

With a rule requiring Abu Dhabi government employees to live within the emirate set to come into effect in September, demand for residential real estate is expected to climb. However, certain segments of the market – particularly at the low end – remain soft.

Abu Dhabi: Airport passenger numbers increase by 14%

The Middle East | 29 Jul 2013

A multi-billion-dollar redevelopment plan for Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) is expected to help the facility handle a rising number of passengers as well as assist the emirate in establishing a position as a regional aviation hub.

Abu Dhabi: Looking to add derivatives trades

The Middle East | 16 Jul 2013

As Abu Dhabi looks to develop its capital markets, it has again raised discussions of establishing a Gulf Derivatives Exchange, while an upgrade for the UAE to emerging market status is likely to boost the bourse’s international profile and attract more institutional investors.

Abu Dhabi: Boosting the manufacturing sector

The Middle East | 24 Jun 2013

Industrial activity is on the rise in Abu Dhabi as the emirate’s drive towards sustainable economic diversification under Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 gathers pace. The recently opened Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi is likely to be a key engine of growth for the emirate, while a recent multi-billion dollar merger between the UAE’s two aluminium manufacturers is also set to bolster plans for industrial expansion.