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Bahrain has moved to improve its start-up ecosystem as part of plans to further diversify the economy, launching a new funding and training initiative specifically targeting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Efforts to increase domestic and foreign investment in Sri Lanka’s pharmaceuticals industry are set to boost output and broaden the sector’s product range, bringing the country closer to the government’s goal of self-sufficiency in medical production.

Strong growth in the domestic and foreign travel market, combined with a commitment to boosting capacity as part of large-scale transport infrastructure development, is driving investment in Indonesia’s aviation sector.

Import tariffs imposed at the beginning of the year are starting to have an impact on local industry in Papua New Guinea, supporting efforts to curb the import bill and encourage self-sufficiency.  

An airport infrastructure expansion set to come into operation this year will help Kuwait keep pace with strong growth in passenger movements, as local carriers continue with network expansions and fleet upgrades.

Rising demand is set to drive expansion of Sharjah’s health care sector in the coming years, increasing opportunities for domestic and foreign investment, with a number of new projects already in the development pipeline.