Rising competition and the threat of higher costs at home could see Saudi Arabia’s petrochemicals industry come under increased pressure. However, these impending challenges have so far failed to...
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Economic Update | Saudi Arabia's petrochemicals sector facing greater competition
13 Aug 2013
Economic Update | Integrating Oman’s petrochemicals sector
12 Aug 2013
Looking to maximise the benefit of its hydrocarbons reserves, Oman is investing in downstream oil-and-gas activities, including a new petrochemicals plant and an expansion at one of its refineries.
Economic Update | Jordan: ICT jobs and training mismatch
6 Aug 2013
Despite the advanced integration of technology into Jordan’s educational system and a high level of computer penetration in homes, employers often find it difficult to fill positions for skilled...
Economic Update | Kuwait: Health care privatisation moves ahead
2 Aug 2013
Ambitious plans to privatise segments of Kuwait’s health care services are gaining momentum as the government makes a two-fold bid to reduce waiting times at state hospitals and attract new...
Economic Update | Oman: Maritime services sector on the rise
1 Aug 2013
New investments by maritime services firms based in the port of Duqm could help Oman boost its credentials as a shipping and trade centre, parlaying its position close to major trade routes into...
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Airport passenger numbers increase by 14%
29 Jul 2013
A multi-billion-dollar redevelopment plan for Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) is expected to help the facility handle a rising number of passengers as well as assist the emirate in...
