Dubai has been a shining light in an unpredictable year, showing signs of steady recovery and growth in the second half of 2021 onwards
The year 2020 was blemished by pandemic-driven volatility and halted progress all over the world. We were oscillating between uncertainty and loss. Yet, despite being in the midst of what can undoubtedly be called some of the worst of times, Dubai did anything but sit idle. As a city committed to global citizenship, 2020 presented an opportunity for the Emirate to embody this philosophy. It showed an excellent example through the extraordinary management of its health to contain and restrain the spread of Covid-19 and benefit the global society. Dubai’s resilience received global acclaim as the city refined its approach in real time, strictly safeguarding both visitors and residents, and the fruits of its labour were recognised when Dubai was the first city to welcome the world back.
Last year, the UAE saw a dip in the economy…