Transport corridors—large highways, railways, and waterways connecting countries and continents—offer enormous potential to boost Asia’s economic growth.
Geohazard risks are increasing across the globe due to climate change. Any disruptions to the transport system will reverse economic and development gains and impact citizens’ safety and access to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, or shelters.
Growth in the UAE is expected to reach to 2.5 percent by 2022; supported by the government’s mitigation and recovery plans, higher oil prices and production capacity, improved business sentiment and a boost from Dubai Expo2021.