United Arab Emirates: 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund

No 2009/124, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) macroeconomic performance during 2007–08 was strong, with growth especially in the construction and services sectors. Annual average inflation accelerated, driven by domestic demand pressures. Executive Directors have commended the authorities for their outward-oriented development strategy and the impressive performance of the economy in recent years. Directors have also emphasized the importance of safeguarding the soundness and functioning of the financial sector, while facilitating a smooth and orderly deceleration in credit growth from an unsustainable pace.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; baseline assumption; U.A.E. banking system; U.A.E oil export price; dirham; U.A.E. central bank; oil price baseline assumption; U.A.E. dirham; Oil prices; Inflation; Commercial banks; Current account surpluses; Income; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 47
Date: 2009-04-13
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