Oman is looking to boost investment in its transport and logistics sector, one of five pillars targeted under the country’s Ninth Five-Year Development Plan (2016-20).
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Economic view | Michael Sayegh, Chairman, Sayegh Group, on improving export infrastructure
14 Nov 2016
How developed is Jordan’s logistics and supply chain sector for export-oriented companies, and what measures could be taken to improve and streamline processes?
Articles & Analysis | Public-private partnerships set to rise in Saudi Arabia as major transport projects get under way from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
Despite lower government spending, transport infrastructure projects are set to continue in the Kingdom, with increasing opportunities for private sector involvement, whether through privatisation, private contracts or public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Articles & Analysis | Port infrastructure and developments key to Saudi Arabia's wealth from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
In recent years Saudi Arabia has been on a drive to grow its network of ports, as part of what has become a period of transformation for the Kingdom’s port infrastructure. One of the main targets under the national development strategy, Vision 2030, is to replace oil exports with other, mainly petrochemicals, exports, requiring a substantial increase of seaport and logistical...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nabeel Al Amudi, President, Saudi Ports Authority (SPA): Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
Articles & Analysis | Large-scale transport projects create openings for private sector investment in Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
Saudi Arabia has a landmass of more than 2m sq km, making it the largest country in the Middle East. With a population of 31m and industries and urban centres scattered across the coastline and interior, it has a strong need for an integrated transport infrastructure network with connecting logistics. However, the Kingdom’s geography and...