United Arab Emirates Autos Report Q2 2009

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 5
SWOT Analysis6
UAE Autos Industry SWOT 6
UAE Political SWOT 7
United Arab Emirates Economic SWOT 8
United Arab Emirates Business Environment SWOT 8
Regional Overview 9
Change Ahead For The GCC 9
Trouble In South Africa And Turkey, Uncertainty In Iran 11
Impact On Production 11
Business Environment Ratings 13
Middle East & Africa Business Environment Ratings 15
UAE - Business Environment Ratings 15
Limits Of Potential Returns 16
Risks To Realisation Of Potential Returns 16
Industry Forecast Scenario 17
UAE Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts 17
Macroeconomic Forecast Scenario21
UAE - Economic Activity, 2005-2013 23
Competitive Landscape24
Parts & Components Trade 25
Manufacturing 26
Dubai 28
Car Ownership In Dubai By Household, 2005 28
Abu Dhabi 30
Northern Emirates 31
Dealers In Dubai And Northern Emirates 32
Dealers In Abu Dhabi 33
UAE Auto Sector - Key Players 33
Fleet & Rental Contracts 33
Automotive Finance 34
Low-Cost Cars 36
Used Cars 37
Chinese Brands 38
After-Sales Business 40
Luxury Cars 41
Company Strategy 43
Company Monitor46
Regional Case Study: Nissan Motor 46
Production 46
Top 10 Asian Steel Producers, 2007 48
Sales 49
Top 10 Asian Steel Producers, 2007 49
Company Profiles52
Ford 52
General Motors 53
Nissan Motor 54
Country Snapshot: UAE Demographic Data 55
Section 1: Population 55
Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030 55
Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2005-2030 56
Section 2: Education & Healthcare 56
Education, 2002-2005 56
Vital Statistics, 2005-2030 56
Section 3: Labour Market & Spending Power 57
Employment Indicators, 2000-2004 57
Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$) 57
BMI Forecast Modelling58
How We Generate Our Forecasting Model 58
Sources 59