Investor Presentaiton
Outlook
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While economic activity remained relatively subdued in Q3 2010 due to seasonal factors, the
satisfactory agreement on Dubai World restructuring has improved sentiment and confidence
and core economic sectors in Dubai continue to show signs of recovery
■ Dubai remains well-positioned:
■ Due to its strategic location and advanced infrastructure, Dubai remains unrivalled as the region's key
economic, trading and financial hub
■ Lower inflation, stable USD and property market declines have enhanced Dubai's cost-competitiveness
Underlying economic activity in traditional trade, manufacturing and tourism sectors are showing signs of
recovery
■ Dubai Government and commercial entities are now better able to access capital markets
Emirates NBD is optimistic about the expected economic recovery and is well placed to take
advantage of selected growth opportunities
■ Global economic recovery is expected to continue
■ UAE GDP is expected to recover to c.2.4% in 2010 and c. 3.2% in 2011
Expected resolution of remaining key debt restructurings is expected to further improve confidence and
economic activity
■ The financial sector is showing signs of emerging from the deleveraging process which commenced at the
end of 2008
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