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...
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Economic Update | Oman: Smooth sailing
22 Apr 2011
Economic Update | Thailand: Tourism faces down obstacles
22 Apr 2011
Solid growth is expected in Thailand’s tourism sector this year, proving once again its resilience to natural disasters, political instability and economic slowdown.
Economic Update | Malaysia: Eye on education
19 Apr 2011
Malaysia is stepping up efforts to become a regional centre for higher learning, a campaign that is focused on improving the quality of education to encourage more locals to pursue their studies at...
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 | Indonesia: Capitalising on multiple strengths
19 Apr 2011
Indonesia has set ambitious targets for tourism growth this year, as the country looks to realise its potential as a leading international destination for visitors and expand an important part of the...
Economic Update | Nigeria: Finding the right prescription
18 Apr 2011
While Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry currently faces a range of challenges, including high import levels and a counterfeit drug trade, efforts by the government and the National Agency for Food...
