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The UAE deserves more study.

It is technocapitalist.
And a top location for global investors.

It’s truly a nation of immigrants.
Less than 15% Emirati, >85% foreign.

It’s in hypergrowth.
From 75k to ~10M people in 75 years.

It’s like a Mars colony.
Built a metropolis from nothing. 

Very impressive place.

I remember in the 90s people were laughing at their idea of building a big city on the desert. I have tons of respect for the sheikh who pushed it hard despite the criticism.

Many people say it's because they had money from oil, but how many other OPEC countries achieved similar results?