Glossary

A resource that possesses an economic value and is expected to offer particular benefits in the future. Assets are either owned by individuals, companies, or governments; and can be created or purchased to boost the company’s value or to benefit its operations.

Tangible assets that are purchased, constructed, developed or otherwise acquired and that are held for use in the production or supply of goods, the delivery of services or to produce programme outputs. They have a useful life extending beyond one fiscal year and are intended to be used continuingly and are not intended for resale in the ordinary course of operations.

Typically, a presentation or proposal to an authority by an organisation seeking funding, approval or both for an activity, initiative or project that identifies and explores options and develops recommendations for the proposed investment.

Similar to the stock exchange where forces of supply and demand meet and prices are determined accordingly. However, it differs from the stock exchange in that it deals with the assets themselves (i.e., the commodities) such as oil, minerals and other commodities.

The country’s ability to depend on various sources of income. For instance, the UAE’s ability to diversify its exports and investments, without depending on oil source solely.

An investment made by a person or a company in a particular country into businesses situated in another country.

Refers to the exchange of goods, services, and capital with other countries.

The capacity to engage in economic transactions with other countries without any restrictions in exports or imports

It is an index that ranks the performance and innovation level of many countries across the world, which is based on different indicators such as education, infrastructure, innovation and business sophistication

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Arab Emirates Dirham is the currency of the United Arab Emirates.

Al Etihad Credit Bureau

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is a stock exchange in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
is a multilateral development bank and international financial institution. which aims to collectively improve economic and social outcomes in Asia. It is the world's second-largest multilateral development institution.

Commercial Bank of Dubai 

Similar to the stock exchange where forces of supply and demand meet and prices are determined accordingly. However, it differs from the stock exchange in that it deals with the assets themselves (i.e., the commodities) such as oil, minerals and other commodities.

Dubai Centre for Islamic Banking and Finance

Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai

Dubai Financial Services Authority

Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange

The Dubai Financial Market is a stock exchange located in Dubai

Dubai International Financial Centre

External Credit Assessment Institution

Environmental Impact Assessment

Emirates Islamic Bank

Emirates National Bank of Dubai

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Financial Action Task Force

The Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union comprising the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Gulf Finance Corporation

Ministry of Education

Ministry of Investment

Ministry of industry and Advanced Technology

The international financial exchange in the Middle East. It allows companies to benefit from a unique investor pool that combines regional and international wealth, making it a globally unique platform for companies to raise money and for investors to find exciting opportunities.

Real Estate Regulatory Authority

World Trade Centre