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United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

The UAE’s successful efforts at economic diversification have created a broad scope of opportunities across all sectors.

The UAE’s successful efforts at economic diversification have created a broad scope of opportunities across all sectors.

Dusk falls on the skyline of Dubai in the UAE.
    1. United Arab Emirates
    2. Top 3 Ranked Emerging Markets by Region


     

    Evaluating the market in United Arab Emirates

    We can help you get a better understanding of market activity, relationships and support to grow your business.

     

    $691.9bn

    Nominal GDP in current int’l dollars

     

    Main industries to export in United Arab Emirates

    It’s a sunny day on a boardwalk that stretches along the water with Dubai in the background.
    • Construction & infrastructure

    • Environmental infrastructure & waste water

    • Mining & metals

    • Oil & gas

    • Power

    • Non-industrial services

    • Telecom

    • Transportation services

    12th

    Rank among emerging markets

     

    1st

    Rank among emerging Middle Eastern and African markets

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    1st

    Easiest access among emerging markets


     

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    24th

    Risk rank among emerging markets

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    Bahrain

    Canada’s established trade and investment relationship with Bahrain has opened business opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

    Qatar

    Qatar boasts one of the highest per capita incomes, lowest unemployment levels and real GDP growth of over 10.7% annually since 2008.

    Date modified: 2019-03-20

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