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The UAE economy has been relatively resilient to the impact of the slump in oil prices as it has benefited from a relatively diversified economy, exce

The UAE economy has been relatively resilient to the impact of the slump in oil prices as it has benefited from a relatively diversified economy, exce

Government officials and bankers with whom we met painted a mixed picture of current conditions and prospects for the UAE economy. While most official

High oil prices over the past decade, combined with the safe-haven status of the UAE, have helped the UAE build large fiscal and external buffers to s

The UAE is in a relatively strong position to withstand low oil prices. Ample public foreign assets will mitigate the adverse impact. Growth is expect

The current macroeconomic performance and near-term outlook remain favorable. Nonoil growth will remain slightly above 5% in 2014 and 2015, led by the

The sharp increase in residential sales prices in the UAE has revived concerns that another real estate bubble could be emerging. The IIF's analysis s

The current macroeconomic performance and near-term outlook remain favorable. Nonhydrocarbon real GDP growth is expected at 4.5% and the external and