Case Study - Dubai - Growth in 21st century Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Dubai?
A
In the United Arab Emerates
2
Q
By what % did the pop. grow in the 1970s?
A
300%
3
Q
Widened economic base by..
A
encouraging FDI
4
Q
Tourism….
A
- Constructed worlds tallest free standing hotel.
- Built malls
- Built theme parks
5
Q
Business..
A
Services in IT & finance
Taxation benefits mean that companies establish there (Microsoft & Nokia)
