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RESILIENCE IN CRISIS: THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS, 2007-2009

Starting September 2008, the UAE took various steps to cushion possible negative repercussions of the crisis. Ten years later, the UAE emerged as a global leader in various sectors, built stunning landscapes and attracts millions of tourists every year. The UAE demonstrated its ability to overcome the global financial crisis, consequently emerging as a beacon of leadership, progress and resilience.

The global financial crisis deeply affected financial markets and banking systems around the world.