With initial public offerings (IPOs) set to inject much needed capital into the sector and a new independent authority ready to promote transparency and oversee expansion, the Omani banking sector...
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Economic Update | Oman: Opening up banking
23 Mar 2012
Economic Update | Nigeria: Slow and steady
23 Mar 2012
The combination of low savings and the recent reinstating of fuel subsidies means Nigeria’s government is looking for way to trim expenditures and raise funds. Despite a small drop in planned...
Economic Update | Qatar: Developing ICT environment
23 Mar 2012
Seizing opportunities to build its position as a global centre for ICT, Qatar is focusing on niche markets where there is currently a lack of content and services.
Economic Update | Dubai: Going for growth in manufacturing
22 Mar 2012
Dubai’s economy is expected to post solid growth in 2012, with the emirate’s manufacturing industry tipped to be one of the key contributors. The rate of growth, however, will likely depend on how...
Economic Update | Perú: Construcción en progreso
22 Mar 2012
El rápido crecimiento económico de los últimos años ha originado un boom en el sector construcción que ha transformado el panorama urbano del Perú. Sin embargo, a pesar de la expansión de 75,2% del...
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Infrastructure focus
22 Mar 2012
Abu Dhabi’s construction sector appears set to return to near-full capacity, with the government announcing it is reactivating a number of major development projects and stepping up spending on...