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Interviews & Viewpoints | Krešimir Kucko, CEO, Gulf Air: Interview from The Report: Bahrain 2019
Bahrain is home to a dynamic transport sector, including one of the Gulf’s oldest airlines and a causeway linking the kingdom to Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest economy. A second such link is in development, and soon the kingdom will also be connected by rail to the GCC train network. In addition, it will gain an expansive urban light rail system, a new airport and a revitalised national...
Despite its diversified economy, Bahrain has nonetheless faced pressures in recent years as a result of the 2014-15 drop in global oil prices. However, a multibillion-dollar aid package from other Gulf states and an accompanying fiscal adjustment plan, as well as growth following a partial oil price recovery and a major oil and gas discovery, offer hope for an economic turnaround in 2019.
Articles & Analysis | New dry port strengthens Côte d’Ivoire’s transport and logistics sectors from The Report: Cote d’Ivoire 2019
Côte d’Ivoire is moving to consolidate its position as a major logistics cenxtre in West Africa by constructing new ports and upgrading its existing ones.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hien Yacouba Sié, General Manager, Autonomous Port of Abidjan (Port Autonome d’Abidjan, PAA): Interview from The Report: Cote d’Ivoire 2019
Articles & Analysis | Rapid expansion of global aviation industry propels investment from The Report: Cote d’Ivoire 2019
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced average annual passenger growth of 6.2% between 2012 and 2017, estimating that by 2036 an additional 41,000 plane deliveries will need...