Falling world growth rate
US-China Trade War 1 reflects the impact of US tariffs
on Chinese goods, Chinese
retaliation, Brexit-related
uncertainties and geopolitical
tensions arising from US
sanctions against Iran.
Brexit
US Sanctions against Iran
Growth Slows in
41%
Challenging Global
Environment
FDI
2
In 2018, Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) capital grew
by 41 per cent to AED 38.5
billion (US$10.5 billion) ,
ranking Dubai as 6th among
global destination cities for
capital investment.
or
3
As an open economy, Dubai will
benefit from a reduction in trade
tensions, but would suffer
collateral damage if the current
disputes are not resolved.
dubaided.gov.ae Dubai Economic Report 2019 2