Amid an attempt to drive a post-coronavirus economic rebound, a number of countries in the Gulf have introduced new immigration measures to help attract skilled foreign workers.
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Economic update | Report: Covid-19's long-term implications for Qatar’s external trade and maritime logistics
1 Oct 2021
Backed by a high credit rating, advanced oil and gas production and storage capacity, and a deep sovereign wealth fund, Qatar was able to tap international debt markets to fund an effective economic response to the pandemic, while its relatively small population was well served by a modern health care system guided by clear government policy geared towards prevention as well as treatment.
With hydrocarbons-rich countries in the Gulf increasingly looking to reduce their carbon emissions, some in the region are turning towards multi-coloured hydrogen as a more environmentally sustainable solution.
How would you describe the state of e-learning at higher education institutions before and during the Covid-19 pandemic?
From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way people work. These interruptions are likely to have a significant impact on the global labour market well into the future.
Economic update | Report: Will the Covid-19 pandemic accelerate Kuwait’s economic diversification efforts?
10 Sep 2021
Kuwait’s economy is characterised by a number of factors that helped it to withstand the severe strains caused by the pandemic.