LibGuides: International Business: Dubai, U.A.E.

Public Websites for Country Information

Country Commercial Guides - International Trade Administration
CIA World Factbook
Doing Business In...
Published by World Bank
BBC News Country Profiles
ull profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.
Economist - Topics Index
Search the alphabet to find articles indexed on countries worldwide.
Forbes.com Best Countries for Business
Listing of top countries for businesses to locate.
Forbes.com Global 2000
Largest companies in the world according to Forbes.com. Can be filtered by country.
Fortune 500 Global
US Embassies Around the World
Official list of US embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions around the world
Export.gov
Data collected by U.S. Commercial Service for promoting U.S. good abroad. Search for countries under Opportunities Tab; other resources include industry market reports, guides and statistics and events.
Federation of International Trade Associations
Focus on promoting import with country specific data on export trade and business environments
GlobalEdge
Michigan State University's site for Global information and links
Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom
International Monetary Fund - Country Reports
Economic and banking news and profiles
International Trade Centre
A partner for small business export success in developing countries.
Legatum Institute - Legatum Prosperity Index
The Legatum Institute is an independent, non-partisan pubic policy group based in London. Rankings by country and region and brief country profiles.
OECD
Country ocioeconomic and statistical data as well as special reports that vary by country.
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Country specific data and factsheets on trade, exports, trade agreements and information to develop and coordinate international trade.
Population Reference Bureau (International Data)
U.S. Census Bureau: International Data Base (IDB)
National Statistical Offices/Agencies listed by country
U.S. Chamber of Commerce AmCham Directory
U.S. State Department - Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
UNDP - Human Development Reports
Reports, Indices & Data by Country on Human Development (e.g. Health, Education, Income, Gender, Poverty, Sustainability and Inequality
World Bank Countries and Economies
Social and Economic statistics and special reports.
World Economic Forum - Country and Regional Reports
Search for country reports (Search box at the top of the page) The World Competitiveness, Risk Report and Information Technologies reports are among the popular publications that are also available on this site.

Books & E-Books

Search ACU OneSearch for "DUBAI AND BUSINESS" or "DUBAI AND CULTURE" to locate books and articles on these topics. Try other search terms as well.

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: the Essential Cultural Guide--From Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing by Terri Morrison; Wayne A. Conaway
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780071714044
Publication Date: 2011-11-15
Dubai, the City as Corporation by Ahmed Kanna
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2011
Global Business Etiquette by Jeanette S. Martin
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2012
The World's Business Cultures by Barry Tomalin; Mike Nicks
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781854188113
Publication Date: 2014-10-20
Import/Export Business: Step-By-Step Startup Guide by Entrepreneur Media
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2017
Workers Go Shopping in Argentina: the rise of popular consumer culture by Natalia Milanesio
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2013
Available in hard copy: Doheny HC180 .C6 M55 2013
Labor Conflict and Capitalist Hegemony in Argentina by Agustín Santella
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9789004291515
Publication Date: 2016-07-28

Local News Sources

BBC Country Profiles - United Arab Emirates
General country information and links to major media websites including major newspapers and business periodicals, T.V. and radio stations
Arab American News
Arabian Business
Dubai Chronicle
Daily English newspaper
Gulf News
Dubai based English language daily
Khaleej Times
English online newspaper
The National
Online Newspapers in United Arab Emirates
List of online newspapers/news sources in Argentina
Vision: fresh perspectives from Dubai
Published quarterly in English.
Zawya
News feeds from Thomson Reuters

Government Information & Statistics

The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is comprised of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, & Fujairah. The focus of this LibGuide is Dubai.

The Official Portal of the Dubai Government
United Arab Emirates - The Cabinet
Press 'English' next to search bar for English site
U.A.E. Ministry of Economy
Includes national statistics
Dubai Economy: Department of Economic Development
Issues quarterly business surveys.
Federal Competitiveness & Statistics Authority
Dubai Competitiveness Office
Operates under the auspices of the Dubai Trade
Central Bank of the U.A.E.
Dubai Economic Council
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Washington D.C.

Country Risk Reports

BMI Research Country Risk Reports This link opens in a new window
Country reports presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including economic and political SWOT analysis, 10-year economic forecast to 2029, and political outlook.

AM Best Country Risk - Public Website
AM Best is a full-service credit rating organization serving the insurance industry. Select country to download reports.
Coface - Public Website
Coface is a trade receivables consulting firm and provides risk analysis by country.

Country Information - Public Websites

CIA World Factbook: U.A.E.
Economist: United Arab Emirates
Current news
Export.gov: U.A.E.
GlobalEdge: United Arab Emirates
Index of Economic Freedom: United Arab Emirates
Issued annually by the Heritage Foundation.
International Monetary Fund (IMF): United Arab Emirates
International Finance Corp. & The World Bank: Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates
OECD: United Arab Emirates
Profile from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
U.S. Department of State: U.S. Relations with United Arab Emirates
World Bank: United Arab Emirates - data
World Governance Indicators
Find indexing for U.A.E.

Other Sources and Websites

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
American Business Council of Dubai & Northern Emirates
International Chamber of Commerce for the United Arab Emirates
Dubai Chamber of Commerce
U.S. - U.A.E. Business Council
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Licensing center for JLT free zone.
Dubai Outsource City
Free zone dedicated to business outsourcing
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Technology park operating within free zone.
Dubai Trade
Invest in the U.A.E.
Official website of the UAE government
NASDAQ Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre
Emirates National Bank of Dubai
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of Gulf Secretariat General
Publications include CPI, Patents, Strategy for GCC States
United Arab Emirates: Selected Issues
A 2017 report from the International Monetary Fund covering trade, productivity, and competitiveness
U.S. Census Foreign Trade: Trade in Goods with United Arab Emirates
Monthly data going back to 1985
OEC: United Arab Emirates trade statistics
Data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity at MIT
Doing Business in the Middle East
Guides on a variety of countries, including the UAE from DLA Piper
Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates
A 2017 guide from Baker McKenzie
Middle East 50, 2019
Annual report on the most valuable Middle Eastern brands ranked by Brand Finance