Jordan has begun ramping up efforts to increase foreign investment into the kingdom and is looking farther afield than usual to do it. With the IMF revising down its economic growth projection for...
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Economic Update | Jordan: Extending its reach
26 Apr 2011
Economic Update | Kuwait: Port plans
25 Apr 2011
Kuwait’s ambition to become a leading trading centre for the region took a step forward earlier this month, when the foundation stone for the new Mubarak Al Kabir port was laid, at a ceremony...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Focus on food security
25 Apr 2011
While the Kingdom may be transitioning away from domestic wheat production, Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to ensure food security by increasing imports and investing in agricultural projects...
Economic Update | Oman: Smooth sailing
22 Apr 2011
Cruise ship passenger arrivals at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat are expected to reach a record 231,100 for the 2010/11 fiscal year ending in June – a year-on-year increase of 72%. The total number of...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Broadening tourism’s appeal
19 Apr 2011
The Kingdom is targeting both foreign and local holidaymakers as the government and private segment seek to increase visitor numbers and expand revenue streams in an increasingly busy tourism sector...
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Classroom upgrade
14 Apr 2011
While health and safety is at the core of Abu Dhabi’s initiative to close villa schools, the push will also have positive knock-on effects for the local construction sector by creating opportunities...
