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The United Arab Emirates: An Emerging Economic Power

By Peter Zemsky,  Pascale Balze
Published 19 Dec 2014
Reference 6103
Topic Economics & Finance
Industry Government Relations
Region Middle-East
Length 23 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

The case describes the economic and social transformation of the UAE over the last 60 years from a quiet backwater on the desert Gulf Peninsula into a fast-growing modern economy and one of the world’s largest melting pots of nationalities and cultures.

Teaching objectives

Instructors can use this case to discuss economic diversification strategies.

Keywords
  • Economic diversification
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Dubai
  • Middle-East
  • Sovereign Wealth Fund
  • Debt
  • Oil
  • Social Transformation
  • Q21415
About the authors
Zemsky

Peter Zemsky

Professor of Strategy
Balze

Pascale Balze


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