While reduced oil prices are undoubtedly a concern for the emirate’s authorities, economic diversification efforts of recent years mean Abu Dhabi is well placed to weather a prolonged period of subdued prices. Vision 2030 meanwhile contains a raft of goals that will further reduce the emirate’s reliance on hydrocarbons, and continue to foster the emergence of a more sustainable and knowledge-based economy in the years ahead.
This chapter contains details on leading hotels in Sri Lanka, information for business or leisure visitors, phone numbers for government offices and embassies, and helpful tips for new arrivals to the island.
This chapter examines Sri Lanka’s legal framework, focusing on reforms in several areas, changes in capital gains tax and employment law, updated legislation on zoning and land use issues and other key areas.
It also features a viewpoint from John Wilson, Managing Proprietor, John Wilson Partners.
This chapter examines Sri Lanka’s tax regime, focusing on business-friendly benefits for 2017, incentives for tourism operators, digitisation of VAT mechanism and other key areas.
It also features a viewpoint from Sujeewa Mudalige, Managing Partner, PwC.
After years of strong economic growth and population expansion, Sri Lanka’s telecoms and IT sectors face increasing demand for a wider range of services. At the same time, a more tech-savvy populace has increasing expectations of service standards and quality, as technological changes reach greater numbers of people. With a dedicated government ministry ensuring that the activities of the...
With strong economic growth and an expanding population, Sri Lanka faces increasing demand for cost-efficient and clean energy. Similarly, the expansion and modernisation of the country’s cities, towns and villages is also placing higher demands on water and sewerage services, with investment in these vital utilities needed for successful future development. In a bid to meet these challenges,...
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