Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is set for changes in 2011 with the implementation of a law mandating health insurance for all private sector employees. While just one aspect of the rapid pace of...
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Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Safety at work
17 Jan 2011
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Bright spot
17 Jan 2011
While construction in the UAE and the wider region has been hit by the financial crisis, Abu Dhabi’s commitment to forge ahead with its major developments bodes well for contractors active in the...
Economic Update | Qatar: Year in Review 2010
14 Jan 2011
2010 was a banner year for Qatar. The nation punched well above its weight over the course of the year and looks set to continue to make headlines in 2011 and beyond.
Economic Update | Egypt: The rise of retail
13 Jan 2011
Over the greater part of the last decade, Egypt’s retail sector has undergone a transformation while increasing its importance in the national economy. Indeed, the resiliency that the sector...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Year in Review 2010
12 Jan 2011
In a year when Asia was home to the fastest-growing economies in the world, Malaysia made financial sector watchers stand up and take notice on several occasions.
Economic Update | Indonesia: Focus on “eco-cultural” tourism
12 Jan 2011
Indonesia plans to promote its natural and cultural attractions in order to reach its target of 7.6m tourist arrivals in 2011, with an emphasis on “eco-cultural” sights and activities. These are...
