Episode 42-Emirates of Influence: The UAE’s Rise in Global Markets

The United Arab Emirates (or UAE), once known mainly for its oil, now drives growth across finance, trade, and technology.

Dubai stands out as a global hub for finance and tourism, while Abu Dhabi channels its wealth into high-tech industries and global investments. Meanwhile, other emirates, like Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, are developing their own unique sectors.

To learn more about these trends, we spoke with Justin Alexander, founder of Khalij Economics. With years of experience across the Gulf, Justin offers insights into the UAE’s growing influence on regional and global markets.

In this episode, we covered many topics including:

• A breakdown of each emirate and their economic story
• UAE's sovereign wealth funds and investment firms
• The nation's net-zero pledges and diversification efforts

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Chapters

• 0:42 Monologue intro
• 1:26 Beginning of discussion
• 2:12 Justin's background story
• 7:40 Khalij economics
• 10:58 Why is the UAE an important player?
• 14:52 Dubai
• 23:24 Abu Dhabi
• 29:18 Sovereign wealth funds
• 36:12 The role of oil
• 40:57 What about climate and net-zero?
• 47:55 Ras Al Khaimah
• 53:04 Sharjah
• 56:53 Fujairah
• 1:00:00 Ajman and Umm Al Quwain
• 1:01:34 UAE doing its own FTAs
• 1:08:15 Gulf economic integration
• 1:10:23 UAE economy in 2025
• 1:13:39 Current and upcoming projects
• 1:15:54 Getting in touch; social media