Extensive plans to shift the focus of Oman’s oil export capacity away from the crowded Gulf waterways are gathering pace, led by the establishment of the newly-formed Oman Tank Terminal Company which...
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Economic Update | Oman: New oil storage and export projects take shape
7 Mar 2013
Economic Update | Jordan: Construction building in Aqaba
4 Mar 2013
Large-scale overseas investments, combined with increased state spending on infrastructure projects, has resulted in the Jordanian construction industry shifting its focus from the capital Amman,...
Economic Update | Bahrain: Trans-shipment services earmarked for growth
1 Mar 2013
The Kingdom strengthened its role as a hub for trans-shipment services in the Northern Gulf markets last year, buoyed by Saudi Arabia’s growing market. However, while the expansion of these services...
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Banking mounts comeback
27 Feb 2013
The banking sector in Abu Dhabi showed consistent increases in liquidity and net profits throughout 2012, largely aided by net-interest earnings and bigger profits from Islamic finance. Fourth-...
Economic Update | Kuwait: Mobile operators target 4G business
26 Feb 2013
The launch of 4G long-term evolution (LTE) services in Kuwait has sparked a wave of increased activity among mobile operators as they move to attract new business in what is already a fiercely...
Economic Update | Oman: Budget boost for education
21 Feb 2013
The government in Oman is channelling extra funding into education as part of a broader bid to provide its younger generations with the skills and qualifications needed to work in the modern economy...
