UAE is diversifying to win in the global economy. It is a pivotal time for the UAE with ambitious projects for Dubai 2020 and Abu Dhabi 2030 on track and the Hope Mars Mission of the UAE Space Agency set to further highlight the nation’s capabilities.

Foreign direct investment is being streamlined, focused and supported through the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, with tangible results such as the first public-private partnership in the UAE and the Emirates biggest healthcare companies branching out with ventures in the UK and Saudi Arabia.

Long-awaited changes to immigration rules will come into force before the end of 2018 which aim to make the UAE more welcoming to long term expats by providing independent residence visas for highly qualified expats. Explore these topics and more in the latest issue of World Business Times UAE Insight.