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United for Growth
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Bringing more healthcare to the UAE
Healthcare remains a basic requirement in the UAE, regardless of the vicissitudes of the economy. With rising populations and strong government backing, the scope for British service providers is huge -
Broadband usage to surge in Oman
Demand for high-speed internet to rise -
Construction’s changing market in the UAE
Abu Dhabi is overtaking Dubai as the epicentre of construction activity in the UAE and government-backed schemes are providing plentiful opportunities for savvy players -
Dates set for Yahsat satellite launch
New technology to increase satellite coverage in Middle East and Africa -
Delivering future energy needs to the UAE
Driven by megaprojects such as the low-carbon urban Masdar development and the new bunkering port in Fujairah, demand for power in the Emirates is soaring, and British firms are well placed to benefit -
Friends remain united: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit the UAE
British Ambassador Dominic Jermey OBE celebrates this month’s state visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to the UAE -
Security expertise is in demand in the UAE
Experience in using integrated, hi-tech security systems to protect large-scale installations against terrorist attack means that UK security companies are well placed to win business in the UAE -
The drive to a diverse economy in the UAE
Much of the impact of the recent financial crisis in Dubai has now been absorbed and the country’s drive to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons is regaining momentum -
The enduring partnership between the UK and the UAE
The State Visit by Her Majesty The Queen to Abu Dhabi this week is of major significance to the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom -
The UAE government: Investing in education for the next generation
Many Emirati nationals still prefer to seek tertiary education abroad, but investment in education and training is a commitment for the UAE government and opportunities for British institutions are growing -
The UK and UAE: Partners in a shared future
The British Government is committed to building on its deep-rooted relationship with Gulf countries. Here, Foreign Secretary William Hague describes how this partnership benefits both the UAE and the UK -
The UK: The eighth emirate
The City of London has been called by some ‘the eighth emirate’ and British financial institutions are playing a key role in helping to develop the UAE’s banking and finance sector to its full potential -
Wealth of opportunities for British creative industries in UAE
As creative industries develop in the UAE, British brands and businesses determined to gain a foothold can expect to see opportunities in everything from film-making to event management to merchandising
