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• Internationalisation has brought increased vulnerability to the economy
• Political progress is not keeping pace with economic development
• Action is being taken to improve living conditions of migrant workers - -
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Can the emirate still defy gravity?
The global crisis will present a stern test, says Simeon Kerr
Economy: Internationalisation has brought increased vulnerability
The city state has turned itself into a vital logistics hub, reports Simeon Kerr
Politics: Little choice in freedom of expression
Elections to advisory council are seen as little more than a sop, writes Simeon Kerr
Education: Marked room for improvement
Need for reform is recognised, says James Drummond
Health: Private sector will be vital to the health system
The emirate also has big ambitions in the medical sphere, writes Joanne Bladd
Real estate: Towering hubris meets the global downturn
Regardless of the crisis, a new, even taller, building is proposed, reports James Drummond
Finance: Euphoria gives way to fresh concerns
The city-state is not immune to global events, says Robin Wigglesworth
Migrant workers: Labour camps under scrutiny
Nada El Sawy looks at attempts to improve living conditions
Guest column: Prevention is the best way to solve the curse of corruption
Authorities must be lauded for taking steps such as this summer’s corruption crackdown, writes Sultan al-Qassemi
Culture: The world’s largest consolidated museum
The emirate does not do things by halves, writes Antonia Carver
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