Qatar has taken an early lead in the roll out of 5G mobile services, with the country’s two operators, Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar, both launching their next generation networks in recent months.
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Economic update | Mobile operators launch 5G in Qatar
27 Sep 2018
New investment is expected to help Oman sustain expansion of its manufacturing sector, which has established itself as a leading component of the economy on the back of strong recent growth.
Economic update | Increased arrival numbers and new developments boost Bahrain’s tourism prospects
19 Sep 2018
Bahrain’s tourism industry is on track to post its strongest result ever in 2018, with growth in arrival numbers coinciding with the rollout of new products and the targeting of new markets.
Efforts to encourage greater private sector participation have coincided with strong growth in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector, a key part of the country’s diversification strategy and a prominent driver of broader economic expansion.
New policies encouraging the use of generic drugs are set to reduce the cost of health care in Abu Dhabi, which is likely to attract more investment to the pharmaceuticals manufacturing industry.
Dubai is stepping up efforts to promote the development of its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) community, creating a new incubator to further strengthen the sector.