Promoting Equitable Growth Across Emirates

Abu Dhabi and Dubai have led the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) economic transformation. Other emirates have witnessed recent progress, but disparities persist. While Abu Dhabi and Dubai account for 85 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), emirates like Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) are estimated to contribute less than 1 percent. The limited national contribution of these emirates is often attributed to their lack of oil and small landmasses. Abu Dhabi boasts of having a…