Ports in Kuwait have performed well in recent years, supported by a national bid to increase both hydrocarbon exports and non-oil commercial shipping activity. However, while plans to upgrade...
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Economic Update | Kuwait looks to enhance regional position of ports
12 Feb 2014
Economic Update | Challenges ahead for Jordan’s telecommunications sector
12 Feb 2014
Telephone companies in Jordan are set to face a series of challenges in 2014, with the possibility of a new player entering the market at a time when costs and charges are eating into profits.
Economic Update | Dubai targets sustainable development
11 Feb 2014
Faced with rising power consumption and a grid under pressure, Dubai is stepping up its efforts to improve energy efficiency, while boosting the role played by renewable resources in meeting demand....
Economic Update | Modest growth expected for South Africa’s stock market in 2014
11 Feb 2014
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) enjoyed a good year in 2013, with its growth far outpacing that of the overall South African economy. However, with capital flows to emerging markets exhibiting...
Economic Update | Malaysia moves to maintain halal edge
11 Feb 2014
The halal industry in Malaysia is fast becoming a magnet for international investment, as major players move to acquire a share of a growing global market.
Economic Update | Nigeria’s stock market looking to build on positive performance in 2013
10 Feb 2014
Although the tapering of the US quantitative easing programme is beginning to ruffle frontier and emerging markets, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is looking to build upon a strong 2013 and...
