UAE is unfazed by the economic challenges that lie ahead. Lower oil prices are a harsh reality and the UAE’s vision of a diversified economy must now face the true test of implementation. Unity is key to transition in the GCC and despite unfortunate regional unrest, the UAE stays focused on undertaking initiatives to bolster non-hydrocarbon sector growth, investment, innovation and progress, and above all, security and opportunity to its citizens. Economic analysis and in-depth interviews with business and government leaders shed light on these topics and more inside the annual UAE report.