The Report: Abu Dhabi 2023

Get expert, on-the-ground insights into the latest business and economic trends in Abu Dhabi. Produced by a dedicated team of in-country analysts and researchers, "The Report: Abu Dhabi 2023" provides the in-depth business intelligence you need to evaluate, enter, and excel in the market.

Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of the MENA region’s economic expansion, posting a 9.3% growth rate in 2022. The emirate’s long-term development roadmap, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, charts a course for economic transformation, targeting a 64% GDP contribution from non-hydrocarbons sectors by 2030, as diversification and strategic investment continue to make Abu Dhabi an attractive destination for businesses, investors and innovators.

Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate in the UAE, boasts 200 islands and 700 km of coastline. It is a vital player in the UAE’s economic and political landscape, with around 96% of the country’s oil reserves. To propel diversification, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 is focused on key sectors such as finance, ICT, agri-tech, tourism and manufacturing. The Abu Dhabi Plan, meanwhile, which was initiated in 2016, aims to create a thriving private sector and enhance business opportunities. Despite headwinds stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, Abu Dhabi is making strides toward a diversified, globally integrated economy. Priorities include knowledge-based sectors like tourism, manufacturing, logistics, health care, education, financial services and ICT. Private sector investment and foreign direct investment are key drivers in this regard. By 2030 non-hydrocarbons sectors are targeted to contribute 64% of GDP, with oil and gas to account for 36%. The report contains interviews with Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice-President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; and Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators.

Features and Benefits:

• Go behind the scenes through exclusive interviews with influential leaders in the government, public and private sectors
• Inform your market-entry strategies with sector-by-sector overviews of the main trends, opportunities, and challenges
• Get up to speed with conversations in local boardrooms through in-depth and thought-provoking analyses of the most topical economic and business issues
• Leverage comparative research to spotlight synergies, competitive advantages, and areas for improvement
• Forecast scenarios for the year ahead, using a combination of hard stats and expert analysis, in a concise format designed to save you time
• Make data-driven business decisions with digestible macroeconomic and sector indicators and infographics

Suitable For:

• Executives and entrepreneurs
• Bankers and hedge fund managers
• Journalists and communications professionals
• Consultants and advisers of all kinds
• Academics and students
• Government and policy-research delegations
• Diplomats and expatriates