Driven by measured government-backed investments, and in spite of the downward pressure from oil prices, the Kuwait transportation sector continued to grow in 2016-17. Improving connectivity regionally and globally – via air, land and sea links – is viewed as a state priority and a promising mechanism to drive non-oil economic growth. In support of government objectives, such as enhancing...
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As Kuwait’s economy continues to adjust to the new oil price environment the country’s government is pushing ahead with investment plans and reforms that promise to put the country on a sustainable growth path in the coming years.
Plans to expand Abu Dhabi’s ports network are moving ahead as local cargo traffic holds steady despite the slowdown in global shipping volumes over the past year.
Articles & Analysis | Abu Dhabi prioritises expanded aviation capacity from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2017
Securing a sustainable aviation sector is one of the principal aims of the Abu Dhabi Plan and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 long-term development strategy. This inclusion in such a holistic, integrated plan demonstrates the leadership’s understanding that aviation can hold the key to growth in a series of other interconnected industries...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman, Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport (DMAT): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2017
In what ways will the Department of Transport and the Department of Municipal Affairs merger create efficiencies going forward?
Articles & Analysis | Abu Dhabi's growing population requires new public transport systems from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2017
Abu Dhabi City is today undergoing a dramatic change and expansion, yet this is just the most recent stage of a process that has been under way for many years. Over the last few decades the UAE’s capital has been transformed from a small collection of government buildings, harbour facilities, houses, markets and mosques into a major city. The...