With low oil prices continuing to take their toll on the Kuwaiti economy, the government is hoping investment in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector begins to pay dividends.
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The number of Jordanian exports to the European market is expected to rise following a newly inked deal with the EU that relaxes the rules of origin stipulations.
Articles & Analysis | Above and beyond: The emirate occupies a unique position in the region from The Report: Sharjah 2016
Accounting for just over 3% of the territory of the UAE, Sharjah is one of the federation’s smaller entities, and yet one which has played an important cultural and economic role in the region. Home to three free zones, 16 museums and a number of annual festivals with a global reach, the emirate continues to punch above its weight in the...
Chapter | Sample article from The Report: Sharjah 2016 from The Report: Sharjah 2016
Sharjah is the UAE’s third-largest emirate with a population of almost 800,000 and a GDP of roughly $24bn. Government focus on education programmes and the development of a diversified economic base has helped support Sharjah’s robust growth in recent years while its relatively small oil and gas reserves mean the emirate has been less affected than many by the oil price-induced turbulence...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Minister of International Trade: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2016
How is the new Canadian government looking to enhance bilateral trade ties with Qatar, in particular Canadian exports to the state?
Articles & Analysis | Qatar's investment arm streamlines its strategy from The Report: Qatar 2016
After facing setbacks in 2015, Qatar’s multi-billion-dollar sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is implementing a new strategy aimed at diversifying its asset base and restructuring its internal operations, with an increased focus on investments in the US and Asia. As the state continues to grapple with volatile energy markets and the declining...