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Dubai 2007
Inside this issue
• The country plans to treble GDP in the coming decade
• Sheikh Mohammed faces a tough challenge in keeping expatriates and local residents content
• The emirate pins its hopes on international bourses - -
Content
‘Bubble economy’ defies gravity
The emirate is preparing for when the oil runs out, reports Simeon Kerr
Economy: Emirate sets its sights on trebled GDP by 2015
Simeon Kerr reports on a characteristically ambitious plan
Finance: How big is the pie?
Investment banks are hoping for a surge in M&A activity, writes Simeon Kerr
Exchanges: Raft of bourses crowds market
James Drummond investigates Dubai’s bid to be the world’s fourth financial centre
Guest column: Abdulkhaleq Abdulla: The best and worst of times
In the case of Dubai, going global raises serious issues regarding national identity, citizenship, sustainability and ultimately the question of who is in the driving seat, writes Abdulkhaleq Abdulla
Politics: A delicate balancing act
Simeon Kerr reports on the efforts of the emirate’s ruler to keep both locals and expatriates happy
Reputation: Pressure mounts to improve labour conditions
The outcry is growing from human rights groups, writes Simeon Kerr
Art: Maturing market paints a pretty picture
Auction houses and chichi galleries have replaced the tourist tack, says Antonia Carver
Infrastructure: Energy shortages could scupper plans
James Drummond predicts the strain of the next mammoth developments
Logistics: Pillars of economic success
The tradition of investing in huge transport hubs continues, says Simeon Kerr
