The creation of a new multi-billion-dollar industrial city in Bahrain could soon be given the green light as the government steps up its efforts to build on its manufacturing base.
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Economic update | Bahrain: Building up industry
2 Aug 2012
Economic update | RAK: Ceramics milestone
25 Jul 2012
The limestone deposits of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), along with the emirate’s five ports, an airport and good road links to the rest of the UAE and GCC, have enabled the emirate to develop a substantial industrial sector, most notably in ceramics. Indeed, despite facing rising costs and uncertainty in overseas markets, RAK’s flagship industrial manufacturer recently reached a major milestone.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Hatem Halawani, Chairman, Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) from The Report: Jordan 2012
What is being done to facilitate low-interest lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Bashar Arafeh, Director and CEO, ePoints from The Report: Jordan 2012
Articles & Analysis | Finding a niche: Hypermarkets and large shopping centres are growing in spite of reduced purchasing power from The Report: Jordan 2012
The last few years have presented a challenging market for the retail sector, with Jordanians’ incomes squeezed by the increasing cost of living. Yet new malls continue opening, hypermarkets continue to grow, and more retailers are still entering the market. Economies of scale can offer attractive savings to consumers who have less disposable income...
Articles & Analysis | Dressed for success: Trade deals make the garment segment a key contributor to exports from The Report: Jordan 2012
Clothing manufacturers in the kingdom experienced strong growth in 2011. As the country’s most economically important export, they contributed JD708m ($994.9m) to the year’s total national exports, 14.8% of the total. The main driver behind this growth is the US market, which received 93% of Jordanian clothes exports in the first 11 months of 2011....