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• A property crash and a bail-out have forced the emirate to re-evaluate its development plans
• The extent of both consumer and state debt in the emirate remains unclear - -
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City-state forced to rein in ambitions
A property crash and a bail-out forced the emirate to re-evaluate its development plans, writes Simeon Kerr
Economy: Recession exposes need for reform
After years of stellar growth, the emirate has been knocked sideways by the global downturn, says Simeon Kerr
Trade: Jebel Ali is weathering economic storm so far
How has the global slowdown affected commerce? Robin Wigglesworth investigates
Financial services: Buffeting for banks from credit crisis
Extent of consumer and state debt unclear, says Robin Wigglesworth
Real estate: Are prices at the bottom?
After big falls, the outlook seems to be improving, writes Robin Wigglesworth
Property profile: Dubai takes a battering in the property downturn
Thousands have taken advantage of the ending of Dubai’s real estate bubble to find cheaper rents in the UAE’s commercial centre, writes James Drummond
Employment: Expatriates scurry home as jobs evaporate
Both ends of the labour market are suffering, writes Simeon Kerr
Education: Lessons to be learnt as schools face scrutiny
Inspections should help improve standards, says Andrew England
