Evolving from a primarily oil-run economy, to a competitive international business destination, Abu Dhabi is a remarkable tale of economic transformation. Its ability to effectively capitalize on the opportunities in emerging markets in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe has resulted in scores of major multinational companies moving to the emirate. Free Zones within Abu Dhabi have been internationally lauded and awarded for their remarkable operational facilities and initiatives towards offering businesses at different stages of maturity a highly fertile environment for growth and development.