The Sudden Cost of Unexpected Threats: The Novel Coronavirus and Dubai
Author | Baycar, Hamdullah |
Available date | 2020-08-31T09:54:35Z |
Publication Date | 2020 |
Publication Name | Gulf Insights (Covid-19 in the Gulf) Special Coverage |
Abstract | The economy of Dubai is remarkable in that it has moved away from an oil-based to one in which 95% of its income is derived from non-oil sectors. This diversification has been possible thanks to the real estate, tourism, and transportation sectors, which in turn, have transformed the emirate into a truly global city. Being a global city, however, comes at a cost. It requires a stable region (and even a stable world) that is far away from any conventional (like wars) or unconventional threats, such as epidemics and natural disasters. Hence, during a regional or international outbreak, the blessing of being a highly global city can also be its curse. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Gulf Studies Center |
Subject | Covid-19 oil Coronavirus Dubai |
Type | Article |
Issue Number | 18 |
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