UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% | UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% |

Energy Transition

ADNOC Corporate Strategy: Upstream Expansion, IPO, and Energy Transition

Analysis of ADNOC's corporate transformation from a national oil company into an integrated energy conglomerate. Examines the upstream expansion programme, subsidiary IPO strategy, and evolving energy transition positioning under Sultan Al Jaber's leadership.

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GCC Energy Transition Comparison: Renewable Capacity and Net Zero Targets

A comparative analysis of energy transition progress across the GCC, covering renewable energy capacity, net zero commitments, carbon intensity, and clean energy investment. The UAE's COP28 legacy is assessed against regional peers.

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UAE Energy Transition Analysis: Balancing Hydrocarbon Revenue and Climate Commitments

Strategic analysis of the UAE's energy transition, examining how the federation navigates the dual imperative of sustaining hydrocarbon-derived economic prosperity while meeting net zero climate commitments. Evaluates policy coherence, investment allocation, and structural tensions.

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UAE National Hydrogen Strategy: Green and Blue Hydrogen Production Roadmap

Analysis of the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy covering green and blue hydrogen production targets, export corridor development, and industrial integration plans. Examines project pipelines, technology partnerships, and cost competitiveness.

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