Nov 1, 2019 · Since Dubai started to diversify its economy in the 1970s it has grown more quickly than many of its neighbours. Easily accessible from around the world, the population rocketed in the decades that followed, largely driven by foreign migrants.

Apr 25, 2024 · Top city and urbanization stories: Record rainfall disrupts Dubai; Chinese cities subsiding; World's most sustainable cities revealed. For more on the World Economic Forum’s city-focused work, visit the Centre for Urban Transformation.

May 16, 2017 · We have established an international reputation as an economic and investment centre. And we have achieved this success by diversifying our economy through vast development in sectors such as tourism, real estate, retail, travel, logistics and finance. Dubai also attracts skilled talent from around the world.

Apr 28, 2024 · These economies represent the fastest-growing economic bloc in the world. Saudi Arabia is the first trillion-dollar economy in MENA and the UAE has delivered record non-oil growth. Egypt, for its part, is achieving a positive trajectory despite recent compounding and challenging headwinds.

Oct 16, 2024 · The event was held as the global economy continues to face critical issues. Hundreds of experts on AI, geopolitics, the climate crisis, economic growth and more participated. Around 500 interdisciplinary experts from 80 countries gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this month for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the Global ...

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or …

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or …

May 1, 2024 · Severe rainstorms and floods swamped the Gulf countries, including UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman in April. In Dubai, most of the rain fell on Monday, the 15th of April, and exceeded all previous records of daily rainfall in the last 75 years, when records began. At least 20 people died in Oman and four died in the UAE.

Feb 7, 2022 · There’s been a lot of talk over the last few years, and particularly around the Dubai Expo, on the urgent need to create more sustainable lifestyles and a more circular economy. By circular economy I mean one where materials are reused, recycled or recovered locally, rather than just thrown into landfill.

Oct 18, 2023 · The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils took place in Dubai from 16-18 October 2023. The network of experts discussed and debated opportunities for future advancements around several issue areas.