UAE outperforms US in transport infrastructure

[Al Bhatti]

Jul 1, 2012

UAE outperforms US in transport infrastructure

The UAE has outperformed the US in transport infrastructure projects, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The Emirates was ranked first regionally and 11th globally in terms of the availability and quality of transport infrastructure in the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012, the state news agency, Wam, reported.

"The UAE's generous and carefully planned spending on infrastructure projects has resulted in advancing its global ranking in WEF's Global Enabling Trade Report 2012," Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak, the Minister of Public Works, said in a statement. "Today, we see the fruits of this approach.

"The ministry continues to build road networks connecting the country's cities to further boost the economy.

Public spending on infrastructure by the UAE is the highest regionally.

"The availability and quality of infrastructure in the UAE contribute to the national economy and further our commitment to development in the country."

The UAE was among 17 countries whose road network was 100 per cent paved. It was ranked fourth globally in terms of the quality of air transport infrastructure, sixth in terms of the quality of seaport infrastructure, and seventh for transshipment connectivity.

UAE outperforms US in transport infrastructure - The National

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June 30, 2012

The UAE ranked first regionally for transport

The UAE ranked first regionally and 11th worldwide in transport infrastructure

The UAE was ranked 1st regionally and 11th globally in terms of the availability and quality of transport infrastructure by the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

With this ranking the UAE outperforms countries such as the USA, Finland and Belgium.

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works, said the UAE’s generous and carefully planned spending on infrastructure projects has resulted in advancing its global ranking in WEF’s Global Enabling Trade Report 2012 and today we see the fruits of this approach.

“Upon directives from President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Ministry of Public Works continues to build road networks connecting the country’s cities to further boost the economy. Public spending on infrastructure by the UAE is the highest regionally. The availability and quality of infrastructure in the UAE contributes to the national economy and furthers our commitment to development in the country,” he added.

The UAE was among the 17 economies who have 100 per cent of their road network paved. It also globally ranked 4th in terms of the quality of air transport infrastructure, sixth in terms of the quality of seaport infrastructure, and seventh in transhipment connectivity

The WEF report highlights other strong areas of performance reflecting the UAE’s ongoing commitment to trade, including Border Administration (11th globally), Transport and Communications Infrastructure (18th globally), and Business Environment (12th internationally). The UAE tops the region in all these areas.

The Enabling Trade Index, published within the framework of the Global Competitiveness Network and the Supply Chain and Transportation Industry Partnership, was developed in consultation with key industry leaders, academics and international organisations in the trade arena and measures the extent to which economies have developed institutions, policies and services facilitating the free flow of goods over borders and to destinations. It assesses four key areas of performance, namely, market access, border administration, transport and telecommunications infrastructure and the business environment, and sub-indices within these broad areas. The index provides a yardstick of countries’ performance in creating enabling trade environments and pinpointing where improvements are most needed.

gulfnews : The UAE ranked first regionally for transport

Link to the report:

http://www3.weforum.org/docs/GETR/2012/GlobalEnablingTrade_Report.pdf

Country-Economy / Rank Score (ETI 2012) / Rank* (2010)

Singapore / 1 / 6.14 / 1

Hong Kong SAR / 2 / 5.67 / 2

Denmark / 3 / 5.41 / 3

Sweden / 4 / 5.39 / 4

New Zealand / 5 / 5.34 / 6

Finland / 6 / 5.34 / 12

Netherlands / 7 / 5.32 / 10

Switzerland / 8 / 5.29 / 5

Canada / 9 / 5.22 / 8

Luxembourg / 10 / 5.20 / 9

United Kingdom / 11 / 5.18 / 17

Norway / 12 / 5.17 / 7

Germany / 13 / 5.13 / 13

Chile / 14 / 5.12 / 18

Austria / 15 / 5.12 / 14

Iceland / 16 / 5.08 / 11

Australia / 17 / 5.08 / 15

Japan / 18 / 5.08 / 25

United Arab Emirates / 19 / 5.07 / 16

France / 20 / 5.03 / 20

Belgium / 21 / 4.96 / 24

Ireland / 22 / 4.96 / 21

United States / 23 / 4.90 / 19

Malaysia / 24 / 4.90 / 30

Oman / 25 / 4.86 / 29

Estonia / 26 / 4.85 / 23

Saudi Arabia / 27 / 4.84 / 40

 

[Juice]

UAE is about the size of a large city, right?

 

[Deno]

UAE is about the size of a large city, right?

Atleast I would expect you guys to know the geography you are obsessed with bombing and all...

 

[Juice]

I do know geography, UAE is tiny is my point, get it now, or should I draw you a picture?

 

[Deno]

I do know geography, UAE is tiny is my point, get it now, or should I draw you a picture?

Well, That tiny country and his bro KSA own nearly ten percent of your economy and you guys are in debt to those tiny countries hell alot I wouldn't be this self-obsessed if I were you with this kind of debt and economy

 

[Juice]

The US could buy Turkey and turn it into an amusement park, get of your high horse.

 

[Deno]

The US could buy Turkey and turn it into an amusement park, get of your high horse.

WE have laws against foreign investment while you guys don't Arabs own %10 of your economy lol... You guys are mercenaries for KSA and UAE... Why do you think you started the first Gulf War?

 

[Al Bhatti]

UAE is about the size of a large city, right?

US natural resources and reserves are enormous, right?

 

[Juice]

US natural resources and reserves are enormous, right?

Yes, they are.

 

[Al Bhatti]

The US could buy Turkey and turn it into an amusement park, get of your high horse.

Really?

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[Al Bhatti]

UAE is about the size of a large city, right?

In December 2010, The Mubadala Development Company made an additional investment of $500 million in The Carlyle Group general partnership. The Carlyle Group first sold Mubadala a 7.5% stake in its general partnership in September 2006.

The UAE is the largest operator of Boeing’s 777 aircraft. In November 2011, Emirates Airlines placed a $24 billion record-breaking order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) acquired an 11 percent share in the Hyatt Hotels Group in December 2009.

The Mubadala Development Company and General Electric have multiple cooperative projects, including an $8 billion joint venture in high technology.

In January 2008, Jafza International of Dubai announced its intention to establish a new warehouse and transportation hub in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The “greenfield” facility reportedly would involve a $600 million dollar investment in a location with high unemployment and create as many as 5,000 new jobs.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a joint venture between AMD and Advanced Technology Investment Company of Abu Dhabi, have plans for a $4.2 billion manufacturing facility in Saratoga County, New York.

Through significant investments in the United States for over 30 years, the UAE has been a dependable and long-term contributor to US economy, providing liquidity to US capital markets, growth for US companies and job security for US workers.

In 2008, the Government of Abu Dhabi initiated a global dialogue to clarify the investment principles of government-owned funds. As a result, 23 countries committed to operate their funds purely on commercial principles and adopt transparency measures.

The UAE is making a $15 billion investment in clean energy technologies, through its Masdar Initiative.

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

WE have laws against foreign investment while you guys don't Arabs own %10 of your economy lol... You guys are mercenaries for KSA and UAE... Why do you think you started the first Gulf War?

Ouch!...Maybe, this is a little harsh deno. Oh am I kidding, go on...

God bless your little evil soul...

 

[Deno]

Ouch!...Maybe, this is a little harsh deno. Oh am I kidding, go on...

God bless your little evil soul...

Oh please don't, you are making me blush nah... Just kidding I always love me some compliments and trolling condescending poor souls

 

[Juice]

Don't worry, when goat crap becomes a resource, Jordan and Turkey will be economic power-houses. Till then....

 

[Deno]

Don't worry, when goat crap becomes a resource, Jordan and Turkey will be economic power-houses. Till then....

Well, Atleast our citizens don't die because they are doing mercenary jobs in foreign lands under the name of patriotism