Dubai has traversed some challenging economic territory over recent years. Political tensions in the region, the 2007-08 global financial crisis and a prolonged decline in oil...
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Covering a total area of 83,600 sq km, the UAE borders Saudi Arabia to the west and south, and Oman to the east. Its coastline stretches from the south-eastern shore of the...
Although Dubai has traversed some challenging economic territory over recent years the economic stimulus of Expo 2020 preparation and more stable oil prices have eased this strain in 2019, and business sentiment has improved accordingly. With the long-anticipated expo event set to take place in 2020, attention has started to focus on the important question of sustaining the current economic momentum over the medium term.
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait in brief: from The Report: Kuwait 2019
Various developments point to healthy economic performance in the near term for Kuwait. Chief among them are the upgrade of the country’s stock exchange, which has been approved for inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index; the rollout of projects such as the Silk City development; major upgrades to the oil and gas downstream segment; and...
Articles & Analysis | A rally year: from The Report: Kuwait 2019
Kuwait in brief Position of strength: Efforts to diversify and shift to a knowledge-based economy encourage infrastructure development and investment Viewpoint: Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah Looking east: Enhanced cooperation and investment across a range of sectors is strengthening ties between China and the GCC A rally year: Plans...
Articles & Analysis | Handy tips for all travelers to Kuwait from The Report: Kuwait 2019
ETIQUETTE: It is customary to shake hands when introducing yourself. However, it is important to allow members of the opposite sex to extend their hand to initiate the handshake. It is also not uncommon to see men greet each other with kisses on both cheeks. The dress code during business meetings is professional and conservative, and...