Modeling the Economic Impact of Energy Transition on Resilient UAE Industries

Overview

This project examines the macroeconomic impacts of the energy transition in the United Arab Emirates, with a focus on renewable energy investment, green foreign direct investment (FDI), and clean technology adoption. Using advanced econometric modeling, the study analyzes how these factors influence long-term economic resilience, diversification, and sustainable growth within a resource-rich economy undergoing structural transformation.

Grounded in established economic theories, the research integrates clean energy variables into macroeconomic production models to capture both short- and long-run dynamics. By leveraging historical data and policy-relevant indicators, the project aims to provide empirical evidence that supports informed macroeconomic planning and effective integration of energy transition strategies into the UAE’s development agenda.

Project Team:

Principal Investigator (PI):

  • Dr. Geoffrey Gachino

 

Industry Collaborators:

  • Dr. Fatima Al Hosani, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)

 

External Advisors and Collaborators:

  • Prof. Nicholas Biekpe, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, South Africa

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