Unemployment rate in the united Arab emirates : the case of Abu Dhabi

Abstract EN

Unemployment is a critical social and economic problem in both developed and developing countries.

This working paper reviews the labor market and unemployment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a rich oil based economy.

The unemployment rate in Abu Dhabi is measured using sample survey analysis method.

The estimated unemployment rate is compared to the official national rate for the UAE.

The result provides information that can be used as a basis for the development of some policies and recommendations to reduce unemployment.