OverviewThe story of Dubai is a bright spot in a gloomy world economy. Amidst the 2002 global recession, Dubai’s economic growth was estimated close to 10%. Within the oil-dependent Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Dubai’s economy is highly diversified (only around 10% of GDP comes from oil). Dubai thrives on retail, tourism, wholesale, transportation and… Continue reading Dubai, Inc.
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Career Profiles – Benjamin Adams
Career Field Prior to HBS:Private Equity Position in Mubadala :Summer Associate, Acquisitions Group Why did you choose an internship with Mubadala?I was fascinated by Mubadala’s goal to “facilitate the economic diversification of Abu Dhabi while also providing strong investment returns.”ÿHaving previously worked in the private equity industry, I was eager to see how the government… Continue reading Career Profiles – Benjamin Adams
IXP – UAE/BAHRAIN
As a native-born Israeli carrying an American passport, I was nervous about participating in the UAE/Bahrain IXP despite assurances that entering these countries wouldn’t be a problem (you can only imagine how worried my Jewish grandmother was). My unease was exacerbated when I applied for my visa to Bahrain; “Israel” wasn’t even listed in the… Continue reading IXP – UAE/BAHRAIN
