Oliver Cornock: ALL BLOG POSTS
Despite the economic blockade imposed by some of its regional neighbours in June 2017, a review of more than 100 CEOs in OBG’s Business Barometer: Qatar CEO Survey shows that the impact has been far less negative than one might have expected. Indeed, following the boycott, more than 90% of respondents were either positive or very positive about local business conditions, compared to 74% before. The speed and ease at which Qatar has managed to find alternative sources and routes for goods previously imported from GCC neighbours has no doubt boosted business sentiment, not to mention resourcefulness.
On Monday's (29/01/18) news briefing with BBC World News, OBG Editor-in-Chief Oliver Cornock discussed the fall in business optimism with growing Brexit uncertainty, growth in the global economy, the challenges of automation in the UK's labour market, and more.
With major changes and a big crack-down on alleged corruption in Saudi Arabia, concerns have been raised as to why now and what this means for investors.
Oliver Cornock, Editor-in-Chief, at Oxford Business Group discusses the implications, timing and motivations behind them.