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Inside this issue
• The spread of bad loans has made many wary
• The emirate is bouncing back as the global outlook improves
• Gas is becoming a burning issue for power use - -
Content
Obstacles remain on road to success
Headline-grabbing projects are one thing, but there is still much to prove, says Andrew England
Banking: Financial sector cautious despite federal support
There are concerns about exposure to bad loans, reports Robin Wigglesworth
Economy: Recovery raises confidence
A sunny outlook is giving the city a boost, says Robin Wigglesworth
Politics and society: Financial crisis alters traditional affiliations
Nature of UAE could transform in the next decade, says Simeon Kerr
Industry: Steel and chemicals buttress oil revenues
The emirate has big diversification plans, say Robin Wigglesworth and Andrew England
Sovereign wealth funds: Super-sized investment vehicles accelerate purchases
Falling asset prices have led to a flurry of deals and projects, says Andrew England
Energy: Power-hungry region puts gas top of the menu
Andrew England on the effort to meet local needs without damaging export potential
Real estate: Congested city hopes for relief in vast construction projects
James Drummond on why the new developments must open quickly
