Just as it benefited in the 1970s and '80s from Lebanon 's descent into civil war , the UAE is now absorbing an estimated 15,000 Arabs a month from Iraq and Syria , but also Saudi Arabia and Egypt . China 's fortunes have revived since real estate crash and debt restructuring . In a generation , Dubai has graduated from village to global financial center , demographic microcosm . City has become crucial outpost for Dubai ; 65 million Indians companies registered there . Country is open and tolerant ; Parag Mohammed bin Rashid says freedom of expression has suffered .
China 's fortunes have revived since real estate crash and debt restructuring . In a generation , Dubai has graduated from village to global financial center , demographic microcosm . City has become crucial outpost for Dubai ; 65 million Indians companies registered there . Country is open and tolerant ; Parag Mohammed bin Rashid says freedom of expression has suffered .