United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates joins the Inclusive Framework on BEPS

The United Arab Emirates has become the 116th jurisdiction to join the Inclusive Framework on BEPS (“IF”). The IF was established in January 2016, after the G20 Leaders urged the timely implementation of the BEPS package released in October 2015 and called on the OECD to develop a more inclusive framework with the involvement of interested non-G20 countries and jurisdictions, including developing economies.

"Youth Circle": Up for the Challenge? Youth and the future of Government

I must admit, this might be my favourite event of this Summit... but don’t tell anyone! It is indeed a great opportunity to address such a unique and inspiring crowd of young pioneers from a variety of backgrounds.

6th World Government Summit: Global Platform on “Governance of the Future”

I am delighted to open the 3rd OECD Global Platform on “Governance of the Future”, an initiative of the MENA-OECD Governance Programme which I launched here two years ago.

6th World Government Summit: Opening Plenary

I am delighted to open the World Government Summit and to deepen the strategic partnership between the Summit and the OECD. This Summit is an important opportunity to reflect on the deep governance transformations that are needed to make economies and societies more resilient and inclusive.

3rd Annual Arab Fiscal Forum: Digital Revolutions in Public Finance

The global economy is in the midst of a digital transformation that is making waves across every sector of public and private activity. 40% of the world’s population is now connected to networks, up from 4% in 1995.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in the United Arab Emirates on 10-11 February 2018

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in the United Arab Emirates on 10-11 February 2018 to attend the World Government Summit and deliver a keynote speech at the Opening Plenary Session.

United Arab Emirates' Development Co-operation

In 2015, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) total net ODA reached USD 4.4 billion, representing a decrease in real terms of 4% over 2014. The ratio of ODA as a share of GNI also fell in 2015 to 1.18%, down from 1.26% in 2014. Preliminary data show that ODA reached USD 4.1 billion in 2016 (1.12% of GNI).

Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Peer Reviews: United Arab Emirates 2016 - Phase 2: Implementation of the Standard in Practice

ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SMES AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN ABU DHABI: Boosting the entrepreneurial Ecosystem (doc)

This study forms part of the series of OECD Reviews on Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Local Development. These reviews examine the opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurship and SME development and the role that policy can play in case study regions, cities or localities.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in the United Arab Emirates on 8-9 February 2016

The Secretary-General delivered a keynote speech at the 4th World Government Summit and held bilateral meetings with UAE authorities. He also launched the OECD Global Platform for Governance of the Future and delivered a keynote speech at the Arab Regulators Corporate Governance Forum.