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A CITY OF ENTERPRISE Entrepreneurial, dynamic and innovative, a global leader in the oil and gas sector for over half a decade, Aberdeen is building on its extraordinary base of skills and research strengths to see other key sectors of the economy flourish and grow
From renewables and low carbon to life sciences, hospitality, food and drink and digital, Aberdeen has big plans. With around £10 billion of investment in infrastructure due for completion, the region is repositioning as a world-class business events destination, confident of its winning combination of international cosmopolitan outlook, impressive infrastructure and venues, ease of access and the jewel in the crown of the events offering: P&J Live, the new £33 8 million unique events centre. More than 33 of Scotland’s top 100 businesses are headquartered or host major operations in Aberdeen, including Balmoral Group, Chivas Brothers, Enquest, FirstGroup, Standard Life Aberdeen and Wood. The thriving commercial sector has seen more than £200 million of recent investment in new, Grade A office space making it the ideal place for both corporate HQs and start-ups, and with £67 million being invested in new digital infrastructure, Aberdeen is set to become Scotland’s first gigabit city and one of the best connected cities.
“We are a very enterprising city, I’d say one of the foremost in the UK, and thanks to oil and gas, one of the most cosmopolitan. We are a very high tech city, and with several huge investment projects and developments underway, we will remain a very exciting city in which to live and work.” > £1 billion investment in new transport infrastructure > £67 million investment in digital infrastructure > £800 million in retail and leisure projects > £40 million has been allocated for a Life Sciences Innovation Hub > £10 million Agri-Food and Nutrition Hub for Innovation > Aberdeen Harbour is Scotland’s largest ‘Trust’ Port and is embarking on a £350 million expansion > £50m is being invested in Aberdeen FC’s new football facilities > Aberdeen residents enjoy the highest level of disposable income per head in Scotland Aberdeen has the highest concentration of health and life scientists anywhere in Europe and through collaboration with local industry, and business leaders, continues to be a pioneering centre and driving force within Marine, Environment and Agriculture, Health and Nutrition, Medical Science, and Oil & Gas and Renewables.
Sir Ian Wood Chair ONE
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