Does the current slowdown in global economy ring a bell about a slump in the domestic economic growth?
We are part of the global economy that affects and get affected by it. No doubt the recent economic developments in the world have impacted our national economy. However, we are trying our level best to contain those impacts and to overcome them, benefitting from the relative resilience of our economy that enables it to adapt and to address the crisis in a way that is aligned with the strategic vision and with the aspirations and hopes of the citizens. Adjusting some of the priorities as part of the adaptation process does not mean that the whole process is prone to slowdown and threats. The UAE economy is protected by sound and stable financial and economic institutions. I am confident that the concerned financial and economic authorities are capable of coming up with a remedy that will maintain UAEs regional and international image and render its position in the global map as a highly credible oasis for investments. Your Highness; during the opening of IDEX 2009, you have sent clear
