Qatar’s maritime transport sector has taken advantage of the country’s infrastructure boom and economic diversification plans to weather a slowdown in global shipping.
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Economic Update | Qatar’s maritime transport sector bucks global slowdown
25 May 2016
Economic Update | Bahrain to bolster quality of higher education
24 May 2016
In a bid to turn the kingdom into a knowledge-based economy, the British Accreditation Council (BAC) is rolling out Bahrain’s national university accreditation system following the completion of the...
Economic Update | New regulations aim to boost mining investment in Oman
22 May 2016
New legislation could boost investment and growth in Oman’s mining sector, although gaps in infrastructure could inhibit expansion in the short to medium term.
Economic Update | Kuwait set to push ahead with major infrastructure projects
20 May 2016
The Kuwaiti government remains committed to rolling out its ambitious infrastructure development plan despite uncertainty over global oil prices.
Economic Update | Facilitating access to finance for Jordan’s SMEs
19 May 2016
Jordan is intensifying efforts to provide support for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by easing access to financing.
Economic Update | Dubai’s shift to digital retail
17 May 2016
Online shopping is expected to drive retail growth in Dubai in the coming years, though migration toward e-payment remains a stumbling block for some consumers.