Industry

The textiles, garments and accessories segment has been a success story of Jordan’s industry. The ready-wear, footwear and fabric manufacturers have grown despite difficult business environments. The segment is likely to benefit from a relaxation of the rules of origin (ROO) agreement with the EU, as more companies raise standards to meet...

With a long-term goal of developing advanced industries, local authorities have been working alongside international agencies and foreign governments in an effort to expand the country’s manufacturing capacity through investments in infrastructure and much-needed power stations.

Myanmar’s recent economic growth, low wages and favourable tax exemptions have enticed the arrival of international manufacturers. To support this trend, the government has enacted a range of policies to promote the development of special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial clusters. As a result, manufacturing capacity is on the rise, helping...

In August 2017 Bahrain’s Industrial Areas Development Directorate, which is part of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, moved forward with efforts to update the infrastructure of Salman Industrial City. Previously known as Al Hidd Industrial Area, the city includes Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP), Bahrain Investment...

Since the 1970s Bahrain has made a concerted effort to diversify its economy, with efforts visible in the vibrant manufacturing segment and from the growth of the kingdom’s heavy industries. Despite the drop in state revenues due to lower global oil prices in recent years, Bahrain continues to invest in its industrial sector, notably with the...

Several major expansion projects are currently under way in the hydrocarbons sector, pointing both to the significant role the industry still plays in the economy and to the positive efforts being taken to leverage the use of the kingdom’s natural resources.