Despite facing a challenging economic climate marked by regional unrest and high energy prices, Jordan’s industrial sector held its ground in the first four months of 2014, posting modest year-on-year (y-o-y) growth.
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Turkey’s powerhouse automotive industry is expected to experience a downturn in 2014, as higher interest rates and a slowing economy cause domestic buyers to hit the brakes on spending. The outlook is likely to remain flat for the rest of the year, though solid exports may help offset some of the localised cooling in the market.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, Chairman, Al Fahim Group from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
How is the private sector supporting economic diversification to be in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030?
Articles & Analysis | Room to grow: Strong fundamentals are driving the expansion of both retail space and offerings from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
A raft of additional retail supply being brought to the islands and suburbs of Abu Dhabi City over the coming year is expected to shake up the sector on many fronts from brand penetration to rental dynamics. Mall operators and retailers recognise that this may cause some short-term turbulence, but that the sector’s longer-term prospects are more...
Articles & Analysis | Return on investment: Efforts to diversify the manufacturing base are paying off from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
In a bid to develop a sustainable and diversified economy, non-hydrocarbons industry is becoming increasingly important, and the government of Abu Dhabi has set ambitious growth targets for the industrial sector over the coming two decades. The emirate is developing the infrastructure to achieve these aims, with the objective of creating an...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Khaled Salmeen, CEO and Managing Director, Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
What is being done to attract greater levels of investment toward not only metals but diversified industries, such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and food processing?