The decision to temporarily halt and revise the Kuwait Offset Programme (KOP), before reintroducing it next year, is widely seen as a sign of the government’s commitment to enhancing the business climate amidst fierce regional competition and following regulatory reforms.
As one of the principle pillars of Qatar’s non-oil and gas economy – and a leading light in the country’s private sector – the financial services industry has recently been a particular focal point in moves to strengthen the drive to Qatarisation.
Indeed, the replacement of a number of expat banking CEOs with Qatari nationals in recent months has been one of the more visible signs of...
In which sectors is KFAED focusing on increasing investment and interest? In what ways will this benefit the region, given recent events?
The Kuwaiti government’s increased efforts to bolster foreign direct investment (FDI) could have a significant impact on its offset activities in 2014, as the state’s National Offset Company (NOC) moves to roll out new partnerships between offset obligors and private investors. Although progress has been moderate since the programme’s...
What impact will the recent legislative changes have on trade and the investment environment?
To what extent is the economy dependent on the government’s National Development Plan (NDP)?
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