TAG: ICT
The story of Kuwait’s economy, like so many of its neighbours, has been dominated by oil and, before that, by pearling and fishing, so it is little surprise that Kuwait Vision 2035 draws on the country’s trading past to secure its future. Large-scale infrastructure projects and increased private sector participation in the local economy should help the country navigate challenging external economic conditions.
After several years of uncertainty, Egypt’s economy is picking up momentum in key segments, with international linkages - in terms of transport, trade and telecoms - major beneficiaries of government support and private investment.
Malaysia’s push into high-tech and value-added industries under the 11MP plan is bearing fruit in sectors such as manufacturing and aerospace as it works to foster a new culture of innovation, train local human resources and raise productivity.