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Interviews & Viewpoints | Nasser Hassan Al Naimi, Managing Director, Barzan Holdings: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2019
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohamed Badr Al Sadah, CEO, Hassad Food: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2019
The potential for the industrial sector to play a major role in Qatar’s economic growth was officially recognised in 2008 with the publication of the country’s plan for long-term development, Qatar National Vision 2030. Since then Qatar has taken a number of steps to increase the incentives available to foreign investors interested in supporting the country’s industry. Boosted by a new project...
Its relatively small population and status as the world’s biggest gas exporter have helped Qatar become the richest country globally in terms of GDP per capita, which stood at $72,700 at current prices in 2019, according to IMF estimates. In recent years, however, the nation has faced strong economic headwinds from a drop in global energy prices to a diplomatic blockade.
Economic update | La hausse de la demande mondiale d’engrais, une aubaine pour le secteur minier marocain
27 Mar 2019
Le Maroc, désireux de tirer parti de la hausse de la demande mondiale d’engrais prévue, s’attèle actuellement à développer les activités d’extraction de la potasse dans le pays, ce qui devrait entrainer la création de davantage d’opportunités d’exportation et contribuer à renforcer les capacités en aval.
Articles & Analysis | High-tech solutions bolster Sri Lanka's textile industry from The Report: Sri Lanka 2019
Sri Lanka is regarded as one of the best locations for clothing manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by its proximity to major textile importing countries and the availability of cheap labour. The clothing industry also has a substantial presence, accounting for 30% of total employment within the manufacturing segment, and over one...