Kuwait is a constitutional sovereign state situated in the north-western corner of the Gulf, bordered by Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Despite challenges...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Kuwait 2019
With the sixth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, and an industry that dates back to the early days of oil and gas dominance in energy, Kuwait is among the world’s principal hydrocarbons powers. Yet, given the lower oil prices seen in global markets in recent years, initiatives outlined in the New Kuwait 2035 development plan come at a critical time in terms of enhancing the state’s competitiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment.
How would you assess the government’s privatisation initiatives, and what role have public-private partnerships (PPPs) played in these?
Oman is looking to strengthen its position as a digital services leader in the region, with a series of new developments designed to bolster the ICT sector.
Economic view | Yousef Al Nowais, Chairman and Managing Director, Arab Development Company
15 Oct 2019
Describe the role played by the private sector in terms of attracting international investment.
Economic view | Ibrahim Yousef Ramel, CEO, Saaed
3 Oct 2019
To what extent do you see an opportunity to integrate Saaed’s offerings with government services in the short to medium term?