Sharjah has long played an important economic and cultural role in the UAE, and boasts one of the most diversified economies by regional standards, with no individual sector accounting for more than 20% of GDP.
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Economic update | Investment in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment industry to catalyse sector growth
21 May 2018
Saudi Arabia’s debut at the Cannes Film Festival, coupled with moves to expand the number of cinemas and promote local filmmaking, is expected to support the Kingdom’s efforts to double the entertainment sector’s GDP contribution.
Economic update | SMEs set for growing role as Qatar looks towards private sector diversification
15 May 2018
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be set for a much more prominent role in Qatar, with the government stepping up efforts to collaborate with local companies as part of broader diversification plans.
Economic update | Expanding Latin America-Dubai trade
16 Apr 2018
Dubai is making moves to strengthen and diversify trade ties with Latin America, investing in infrastructure to facilitate investment in high-potential sectors.
Articles & Analysis | Turning a corner: from The Report: Jordan 2018
Green practices and digital methods are in focus as Jordan moves ahead on a new mid-term economic development agenda with the aim of attracting new investment to support double-digit growth in manufacturing, electricity, water, transportation, ICT and construction. Combined with fiscal reforms, this strategy is expected to double GDP expansion by 2022, pushing the kingdom to...