As I join thousands of leaders heading to Abu Dhabi for this year’s ADIPEC conference, I’m again reminded of the United Arab Emirates’ ambitions for growth. In each dialogue I’ve had with UAE leaders over the years, I’ve had the chance to hear first-hand the concerted effort they have made to be forward-looking. While the country has long been known as an energy powerhouse and a tourism hub, it is also keen on driving innovation in areas such as social welfare, public services, and, most recen..