Faced with a rapidly expanding population, Bahrain is seeking investors to help strengthen its food production capabilities at home, while also acquiring land overseas for cultivation.
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Economic Update | Bahrain looks outwards to boost food security
29 Oct 2013
Economic Update | Activity in Jordan’s real estate sector on the rise
27 Oct 2013
The property market in Jordan is picking up, with a rise in the volume of transactions this year. Prices are also increasing, which whilst good news for investors, may exacerbate an already existing...
Economic Update | Qatar invests in human capital
24 Oct 2013
A combination of far-reaching reforms, major government investment and cross-border partnerships has paved the way for Qatar to begin developing a more competitive education sector, but ensuring...
Economic Update | New hotels, facilities to boost Kuwait’s tourism market
23 Oct 2013
Recent data show that Kuwait’s tourism sector had a good summer, with its hotels outperforming those found in many other GCC markets. Both public and private industry stakeholders are keen to build...
Economic Update | Omani IPOs picking up pace
21 Oct 2013
There has been an increase in initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM), with firms in the financial, utilities and telecommunications sectors moving to broaden their...
Economic Update | New mall developments signal cautious recovery in Dubai’s retail market
17 Oct 2013
Rising demand and a recovering economy are driving growth in Dubai’s retail sector, with a sharp increase in new mall space suggesting that it is beginning to shake off the doldrums of the global...
