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United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates. An overview of the country’s economic indicators and aspired strategic goals. June, 2012. ADCED is a government advisory agency that provides a platform for government and private sectors to work together to achieve economic diversification and sustainable growth.

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United Arab Emirates

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  1. United Arab Emirates An overview of the country’s economic indicators and aspired strategic goals June, 2012 ADCED is a government advisory agency that provides a platform for government and private sectors to work together to achieve economic diversification and sustainable growth

  2. Contents • Overview about the UAE • The country’s aspired goals • A snapshot of each emirate

  3. UAE introduction A constitutional federation of seven emirates • Capital: Abu Dhabi • Composition: 7 emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah • Independence: 2 December 1971; following the lead of the late H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan • President: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan • Vice President: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum • Federal system of • Government: Ras Al Khaimah Umm Al Quwain Ajman Fujairah Sharjah Dubai • Federal Supreme Council, Council of Ministers or Cabinet, Federal National Council, and the Federal Judiciary Authority Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Dubai Sharjah Ajman Umm Al Quwain Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah Source: UAE Cabinet

  4. UAE introduction Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the biggest two Emirates in the UAE in terms of GDP and population Ras Al Khaimah Emirate Population (‘000) GDP ($ mln) Umm Al Quwain Ajman Sharjah Fujairah Abu Dhabi 1,800 $ 162,000 Dubai Dubai 1,700 $ 80,000 Sharjah 882 $ 16,600 Ajman 224 $ 3,700 Abu Dhabi Ras Al Khaimah 222 $ 4,200 137 $ 2,500 Fujairah Abu Dhabi Umm Al Quwain 52 $ 631 Dubai Sharjah Ajman Umm Al Quwain Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah * Population figures for 2010 and GDP figures for 2009 Source: UAE National Bureau of Statistics, UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade

  5. Snapshot of the UAE in the last decadeLower reliance on oil as a result of successful diversification strategy Sectorial distribution of the UAE GDP (2010) Gross Domestic Product (US$ billion) Population (million) +47% +188% (%) $ 297 billion 100 Agriculture 1% Hotels & Restaurants 2% Water & Electricity 90 Finance 32% Oil  80 Transport & Communications 2001 2010 2001 2010 70 60 Manufacturing 50 Foreign Trade (US$ billion) Investment (US$ billion) 10% Real Estate & Business Services 40 68% Non Oil +235% +400% 30 12% Construction 75 20 10 13% Trade 22 0 2010 2010 * Oil share of GDP in 2001 was estimated at almost 43% 2001 2010 2001 2010 Source: UAE National Bureau of Statistics

  6. UAE’s Ranking in Global Indices One of the most attractive countries in the region and globally Global Competitiveness Report World Economic Forum (WEF) UAE ranking # of countries 150 100 50 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Doing Business (World Bank) UAE ranking # of countries 200 150 100 50 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 • In 2010 the World Bank Group’s Doing Business Report ranked the UAE as one of the world’s top five business reformers • The UAE was the only Arab nation to be classified on the Global Competitiveness Index 2010-2011 as an “innovation-driven economy” for the second year in a row - along with other highly developed countries such as Switzerland, Singapore and Ireland Source: World Economic Forum - Global Competitiveness Report, World Bank Doing Business, International Institute for Management Development (IMD),UN Human Development Index, Legatum Prosperity Index, Emirates Competitiveness Council (ECC)

  7. Contents • Overview about the UAE • The country’s aspired goals • A snapshot of each emirate

  8. UAE Vision 2021United in ambition and determination United in Responsibility • Confident and socially responsible Emiratis • Cohesive and prosperous families • Strong and active communities • Vibrant culture An ambitious and confident nation grounded in its heritage United in Destiny • Upholding the legacy of the nation’s founding fathers • Safe and secure nation • Enhanced international standing “We want to be among the best countries in the world by 2021” In a strong and safe union, knowledgeable and innovative Emiratis will confidently build a competitive and resilient economy. They will thrive as a cohesive society bonded to its identity, and enjoy the highest standards of living within a nurturing and sustainable environment. A strong union bonded by a common destiny United in Knowledge • Harness full potential of National human capital • Sustainable and diversified economy • Knowledge-based and highly productive economy A Competitive Economy Driven by Knowledgeable and Innovative Emiratis United in Prosperity • Long and healthy lives • First-rate education • Well-rounded lifestyles • Well-preserved natural environment A nurturing and sustainable environment for quality living Source: UAE Cabinet – UAE Vision 2021

  9. UAE Government Strategy 2011-2013Towards achieving the UAE Vision 2021 1 2 General principles steers the work of the UAE Government & applies across all strategic priorities and strategic enablers, they are as follows: Enhance the role of Federal entities in devising effective regulations & integrated policies by successful planning and enforcement Enhance effective coordination & cooperation among Federal entities and with local governments Focus on delivering high-quality, customer-centric, and integrated government services Invest in human resource capabilities and develop leaders Promote efficient resource management within Federal entities and leverage dynamic partnerships Pursue a culture of excellence through strategic thinking, continuous performance improvement, and superior results Enhance transparency and accountable governance mechanisms throughout the Federal entities These cover the themes that define the priorities of the UAE Government over the three years, they include: Cohesive society and preserved identity First-rate education system World-class healthcare Competitive knowledge economy Safe public and fair judiciary Sustainable environment and infrastructure Strong global standing 7 General Principles Strategic Priorities Strategic Enablers even 3 Strategic enablers direct the machinery of the Federal Government it must operate in order to fulfill its strategic priorities, it includes: Skilled human capital Customer-centric service Efficient financial management Good institutional governance Dynamic government networks Effective legislative process and integrated policy-making Effective government communication Source: UAE Cabinet – UAE Government Strategy 2011-2013

  10. Contents • Overview about the UAE • The country’s aspired goals • A snapshot of each emirate

  11. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi – The CapitalRanks as the 6th largest oil reserves in the world - 97.8 billion barrels Economic Vision 2030 Selected Key Aspired Focus Sectors GDP $ 162 billion Population 1.8 million Energy Masdar City • Masdar City - the world’s first carbon neutral, zero-waste to landfill, car-free city powered entirely by alternative energy sources. • Masdar Institute – an institute developed with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with the aim to develop the emirate’s human capital and develop research in alternative energies. Masdar City Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Strata Strata is a composite aerostructures manufacturing facility, wholly-owned by Mubadala, which has formed partnerships with a number of leading aerospace companies to establish manufacturing programs at a new plant in Al Ain. Tourism • Hotels • Etihad Towers • Emirates Palace • St. Regis Abu Dhabi • Rocco Forte Hotel • Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort • Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi • Eastern Mangroves Hotel • Entertainment • Yas Marina Circuit • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi • Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi • Al Ain Wildlife Park • Shopping malls (Central Market, Marina Mall) Emirates Palace Etihad Towers Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Key Highlights The Emirate of Abu Dhabi , the capital of the UAE, is divided into three regions: Abu Dhabi includes the Emirate’s most important urban center and accounts for most of the economic diversification Al-Ain represents the second largest city in the Emirate and has become an important tourist center given its cultural heritage Western Region (Al Gharbia) accounts for 40% of the Emirate’s GDP, mainly due to oil and gas production • Developed a long-term economic vision aimed towards building a sustainable economy and ensuring a balanced regional development – Economic Vision 2030 • One of the world’s top cities in GDP per capita ($ 86,000) • The first Arab capital to host the headquarters of a United Nations specialized agency – “IRENA” • The location of the world’s first zero-carbon city “Masdar” Yas Marina Circuit Education Universities: Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, New York University, and Zayed University New York University Paris Sorbonne Zayed University Healthcare Equipment & Services Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will offer a 364-bed hospital organized into five institutes, digestive disease, eye, heart & vascular, neurological, respiratory and critical care. Cleveland Clinic Source: Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE National Bureau of Statistics, Different sources

  12. The Emirate of DubaiAmong the top 10 business and tourism destination cities in the world Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 Selected Projects in Dubai GDP $ 80 billion Population 1.7 million Trade and logistics • Port • Jebel Ali Port • Airports(51 million passengers handled in 2011) • Dubai International Airport • Al Maktoum International Airport • Over 15 specialized zones focused in: • Industry • Finance • Internet • Technology • Media • Health Care • Gold and Diamonds Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai Airport Tourism and Leisure Burj Khalifa • Hotels • Burj Khalifa • Burj al Arab • Atlantis • Al Maha Desert Resort • Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa • Artificial Islands • Palm Jumeirah • Palm Jebel Ali • Palm Deira • The World • Entertainment • Dubai Shopping Festival • Dubai Festival City • Ski Dubai • Global Village • Malls & Souks • The Dubai Mall • Mall of Emirates • Gold Souk • Spice Souk Atlantis Burj Al Arab Dubai has undergone an impressive transformation in the last four decades and succeed to create a global brand synonymous with luxury. The emirate took bold steps toward economic diversification mainly depending on tourism, trading, services and finance. Business friendly regulatory environment offering a multitude of free zones areas attracting investment from across the world. Key Highlights • The world largest man-made harbor – Jebel Ali Port • Jebel Ali Free Zone is the oldest and most established free zone in the MENA region with more than 6,400 companies • The world’s fourth busiest airport in terms of passenger and cargo traffic (2011) • The world tallest building – BurjKhalifa • The world largest man-made island – Palm Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah Real Estates projects Dubai Sports City • Dubai Sports City • Dubailand (entertainment complex - theme parks) • Villas Complexes • The Villa • Veneto • Al Furjan • Jumeirah Gulf Estates • Al Barari • Al Badrah • Dubai Silicon Oasis • Victory Heights Source: Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE National Bureau of Statistics, Different sources

  13. The Emirate of Sharjah A significant regional cultural hub Selected Projects in Sharjah Real Estate • Emirates Industrial City • Sharjah Investment Center • Villas Complexes in • Seouh and Rahmanih • Nujoom Islands • Al Juwaizh Project Nujoom Islands Sharjah Marina Infrastructure Hamriyah Free Zone • Khalid Port • Sharjah Airport • Hamriyah Free Zone • Sharjah Airport International Free Zone • Sharjah Marina GDP $ 16.6 billion Population 882 thousand Heritage Museum, Al Burj Key Highlights Sharjah lies on the shore of the Arabian gulf but also have 3 provinces on the east coast (Dibba Al Hisn, Khor Fakkan and Kalba). Firmly rooted in the Islamic tradition of Arabia, Sharjah museums, art galleries and libraries now coexist with factories and manufacturing facilities as the Emirates directs its efforts to offer opportunities for industrial growth Sharjah Investment Center • A significant regional cultural hub, the emirate was awarded as the cultural capital of the Arab World By UNESCO in 1998. • Host of a top university in the region - American University of Sharjah • Organizes a key art exhibition in the region “Sharjah Biennial” • A manufacturing hub of the UAE which represents significant share of the UAE’s industrial production Healthcare Equipment & Services • The first emirate in the UAE to participate and enter the ‘Healthy Cities' project by the World Health Organization's (WHO) with the aim to position Sharjah as the health capital in the region • Health Care City in Sharjah; Featuring hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and supplementary treatment centres, the SHCC’s set to play a key role in promoting Sharjah as an international hub for health care Tourism & Leisure Education • 16 museums and cultural center such as Sharjah Art Museum and Heritage Museum - Al Burj • Al Qasbais an art, culture, leisure, and tourist area which includes tourist attractions such as Maraya Art Center, Eye of the Emirates Ferris wheel, restaurants, and cafes. Al Qasba - Eye of the Emirates American University of Sharjah • The host of one of the top universities of the region: • American University of Sharjah • Sharjah University World Health Organization Source: Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE National Bureau of Statistics, Different sources

  14. The Emirate of Ajman The host of globally recognized players in the ship and boat manufacturing industry Selected Projects in Ajman Ajman One Real Estate • Emirates City • Ajman Corniche Residence • Al Ferdus District • Falcon Towers • Meeza Villas • Ajman One • Emirates Modern Industrial Area Ajman Port Infrastructure GDP $ 3.7 billion Population 224 thousand • Ajman Port • Ajman Free Zone • Ajman Marina Ajman Marina Tourism & Leisure • The tourism sector in Ajman has witnessed a growth in the tourism sector with the addition of new hotels such as: • Kempinski Hotel • Laguna Hotel • Coral Suite Hotel • Some projects have also undergone renewal such as: • The old city as a heritage tourism • The Traditional Market • Ajman Museum Ajman has an ancient history that goes back to thousands years ago and a bright future that is looking to pursuit to achieve more progress toward modernization. Due to its strategic location between the emirates of Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain and to its closeness to Dubai, Ajman has been witnessing an unprecedented industrial, commercial, and architectural growth. Key Highlights • The biggest group of textile industries in the UAE • The host of globally recognized players in the ship and boat manufacturing industry • The host of one of the first and biggest private universities networks in the GCC region “Ajman University of Science and Technology Network (AUSTN) ” Ajman Kempinski Hotel Coral Suite Hotel Ajman Museum Industry The shipand boat manufacturing industry is one of the traditional industries that have been preserved and they are well-known for it. Source: Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE National Bureau of Statistics, Different sources

  15. The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain The host of the largest aqua parkin the UAE Selected Projects in Umm Al Quwain Real Estate Umm Al Quwain Marina • Umm Al Quwain Marina will have: • a waterfront • villas • townhouses • resort • hotels • parks and recreational areas GDP $ 631 million Population 52 thousand Infrastructure • Ahmed bin Rashid Port and Free Zone • Umm Al Quwain International Airport Ahmed bin Rashid Free Zone Umm Al Quwain is rich of historical and natural heritage such as monuments, natural reserves and islands. The emirate strategy 2011-2013 specifies real estates and tourism as economic development focus sectors. Traditional occupation of fishing and date cultivation are still important. Key Highlights Umm Al Quwain Islands Tourism & Leisure • Dreamland Aqua Park is considered one of the largest water parks in the UAE • Umm Al Quwain Museum history goes back to 1768 when it was established as the residence for the Royal family • Islands such as: • Al-Sinniyahisland • Jazirat Al Ghallah • Al Keabe • New tourism development such as Dreamland, the UAE largest Aqua park • Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone was one of first free zones established in the UAE (1989) • Business friendly regulations with incentives to attract local and foreign investments • The emirate is also developing E-services to facilitate businesses Dreamland Source: Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE National Bureau of Statistics, Different sources Umm Al Quwain Museum

  16. The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah A leading ceramic and cement producer in the UAE Selected Projects in Ras Al Khaimah Cement Industry Industries • Cement • Ceramic (RAK Ceramics) • Pharmaceuticals (Julphar) Julphar Infrastructure GDP $ 4.2 billion Population 222 thousand • Port: • Mina Saqr Port • Airports: • RAK Airport • Free Zones: • RAK Free Trade Zone • Rakia Free Zone • Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Mina al Arab Project Real Estate Key Highlights The emirate’s houses leading industrial units and manufacturing various type of cement, clinker and ceramics that serve the construction industry in the UAE and the region. It has a well established leading ceramics producer and became a leader in pharmaceutical industries. The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) was established in 2009 to provide high quality educational opportunities to students of the emirate. • Mina Al Arab • One of the elite resort destinations in the region with a 3 sqKM mixed use leisure and holiday beach resort situated along the Arabian Gulf • SarayaIslands • The Seven Kilometre Holiday Resort • Prime location between the mountain and the sea close to Ras Al Khaimah’s International airport and the city of Dubai. • Gateway City • Alarge urbandevelopment of more thana square mile in area. • The first and largest cement producer in the UAE • The port Mina Saqrhandles more than 90% of UAE’s cement exports • A leading ceramics producer • The region’s first pharmaceuticals producer –Julphar • International Hospitality trade and training zone • RAK Free trade zone and Rakia zone are among the most growing zones in the UAE Saraya Islands Gateway CityProject Source: Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE National Bureau of Statistics, Different sources

  17. The Emirate of FujairahAmong the world's top bunkering and oil storage hubs Selected Projects in Fujairah Fujairah Port Infrastructure • The Fujairah port • Specializes in general cargo, liquid cargo as well as oil and gas • Capacity to increase to 44 million barrels by the end of 2012 • One of the most important ports supplying fuel oil and oil by-products to ships • A hub for maritime logistics as well as for the gigantic expansion related to demands of bunkering ships • Habshan-Fujairah pipeline • 400km with a nominal capacity to transport 1.5 million barrels per day of crude oil. • The pipeline's maximum capacity is 1.8 million barrels per day. GDP $ 2.5 billion Population 137 thousand Fujairah oil storage terminal Mostly mountainous, Fujairah is the only emirate located entirely on the Gulf of Oman. The main industries that the emirate relies on are cement, stone crushing and mining. Fujairah is also developing its shipping port, one of the major port for oil vessels to become a leading oil storage hub. It is also promoting its tourism sector as the emirate is a convenient place for water sports and leisure. Key Highlights Habshan-Fujairah pipeline • Other major industrial projects in Fujairah include: • Fujairah Refinery • Fujairah 2 Independent Water & Power Provider (IWPP), Fujairah 1 IWPP Extension • As a result of booming demand in the Middle East and Asia, Fujairah is poised to rival the world's top two bunkering hubs – Singapore and Rotterdam • With its growing capacity and a strategic location which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz Fujairah is aiming to be one of the world leading oil storage and oil products trading center Tourism and Leisure • Hotels • Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort • Hilton Fujairah Resort • JAL Fujairah Resort Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort JAL Fujairah Resort Source: Ministry of Foreign Trade, UAE National Bureau of Statistics, Different sources

  18. ADCED is a government advisory agency that provides a platform for government and private sectors to work together to achieve economic diversification and sustainable growth Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development PO Box 44484, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates T +971 (0)2 418 9999 F +971 (0)2 418 9988 www.adced.ae

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