Episode 42-Emirates of Influence: The UAE’s Rise in Global Markets

The United Arab Emirates (or UAE), once known mainly for its oil, now drives growth across finance, trade, and technology.Dubai stands out as a global hub for finance and tourism, while Abu Dhabi channels its wealth into high-tech industries and global investments. Meanwhile, other emirates, like Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, are developing their own unique sectors.To learn more about these trends, we spoke with Justin Alexander, founder of Khalij Economics. With years of experience across the Gulf, Justin offers insights into the UAE’s growing influence on regional and global markets.In this episode, we covered many topics including:A breakdown of each emirate and their economic storyUAE's sovereign wealth funds and investment firmsThe nation's net-zero pledges and diversification effortsGlobal SWF executive summary-Abu Dhabi Inc-https://globalswf.com/reports/abudhabiincEmail us: [email protected] Majlis & Markets on LinkedIn-https://lnkd.in/eXKNRVcFIntro theme song-Arab and Muslim by StockMusic via Pixabay