I agree about dubai having vision. They have pioneered approaches in this part of the world. eg. Worlds tallest building, ski dubai, burj al arab, the palms, worlds largest mall, gulfs first casino (vetoed by abu dhabi), Human Rights commission within the police force etc etc. The only thing that holds them back sometimes is having to comply with UAE federal laws.
Dubai has never relied on oil or gas to get ahead. Everything you see is financed by investors (who rarely miss opportunities where they see a profit). Unfortunately, doha (and abu dhabi) have been and remain largely dependent on oil/gas income. Saying that, it only takes a paradigm shift for things to change here and it could happen overnight.
I agree about dubai having vision. They have pioneered approaches in this part of the world. eg. Worlds tallest building, ski dubai, burj al arab, the palms, worlds largest mall, gulfs first casino (vetoed by abu dhabi), Human Rights commission within the police force etc etc. The only thing that holds them back sometimes is having to comply with UAE federal laws.
Dubai has never relied on oil or gas to get ahead. Everything you see is financed by investors (who rarely miss opportunities where they see a profit). Unfortunately, doha (and abu dhabi) have been and remain largely dependent on oil/gas income. Saying that, it only takes a paradigm shift for things to change here and it could happen overnight.
Respect
GIASI