Brunei Darussalam’s Islamic financial sector is set to expand in the coming years, following a series of advances that will strengthen its operational and regulatory base and bridge some of the gaps...
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Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Strengthening the base
21 Feb 2011
Economic Update | Ghana: No place like home
14 Feb 2011
On the back of sound macroeconomic indicators – such as increasing purchasing power, stabilising inflation and projected near double-digit GDP growth – Ghana’s emerging middle class is looking to buy...
Economic Update | Nigeria: Focus on food security
14 Feb 2011
With food security becoming a growing concern worldwide, the Nigerian agriculture sector has recently become the focus of multiple investment programmes. The government is taking a proactive approach...
Economic Update | Jordan: Striking a balance
14 Feb 2011
While the Jordanian political landscape has been renewed, the new prime minister, Marouf Bakhit is expected to face a number of challenges confronted by his predecessor, Samir Rifai. Some argue he...
Economic Update | Qatar: Sales set for a surge
14 Feb 2011
Qatar’s retail sector appears well-placed for solid growth over the next few years, with prospects looking even brighter in the medium term as the economy is expected to gain further momentum as a...
Economic Update | Oman: Stabilising food costs
14 Feb 2011
The Omani government is taking steps to ensure greater food security, identifying self-sufficiency in production and cost stabilisation as its major goals. With food costs on the rise throughout the...
