Política Exterior de Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Abstract

Introduction: The economic growth that the United Arab Emirates has developed, especially the city of Dubai, has caused a large part of the population to turn their gaze to this destination, since going from being just a desert to a truly innovative city is quite admiration and serves as a reference and ally for many countries in the world. The cities of the United Arab Emirates have experienced economic growth that reaches around the world thanks to a proactive foreign policy, focused on international trade and attracting foreign investment. In view of this great economic opening that this country presents, we can see a great opportunity to strengthen and enhance commercial exchanges between Colombia and the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, in the development of this article, the key foreign policy factors of the United Arab Emirates that enhanced its economic growth and the opportunity that Colombia must open a market in this country are identified. Methodology: This article adopts qualitative research with an exploratory-descriptive approach to understand the perceptions, experiences and foreign policy strategies related to the economic growth of the United Arab Emirates and, likewise, analyze how Colombia may have the opportunity to open a market in this country. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a travel companion, the tour guide, and the director-in-charge of Dubai Seaport. Also, through participant observation during an academic trip to the United Arab Emirates. In addition, an exhaustive review of the existing literature on the research topic is carried out. Results: The results of the research show the great opportunity that Colombia must impact the market of this Asian country, consequently, the great demand for fresh and processed food products. Furthermore, thanks to its trade agreements and the great impact that the UAE's foreign policies have had on its growth and economic openness, they allow Colombia to be competitive in this country. However, there are limitations when it comes to the exchange of goods and services between these two countries, due to Colombian logistics and the time difference. Conclusion: the research highlights the influence of foreign policy on economic and social development, and the impact that these measures have had on the economic openness of the United Arab Emirates, evidencing important lessons drawn from the experience of the trip to the United Arab Emirates, which reflect a great opportunity that Colombia has to open the market in this Asian country.