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With the global tourism industry hit hard during the financial crisis and growth slowing in larger markets, international hotels and tourism experts are looking at new opportunities for expansion. Capital investment is set to rise by 7.6% in 2013 to $1.89bn. Internationally branded hotels dominate the market, with several new projects in the pipeline for Lagos and Abuja in particular. Business...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Nigeria 2013
Strong growth in both equities and bonds in 2012, driven by foreign portfolio inflows that more than tripled from $5bn in 2011 to $17bn in 2012, according to the World Bank, cast off the long shadow of the 2008 financial downturn. With liquidity returning, authorities are planning to deepen and diversify the markets through reforms and the launch of new products. While Nigeria remains exposed to...
The sultanate’s economy continues to enjoy the benefits of petroleum wealth, which has provided budget surpluses in most years and served as a backbone for growth. However, planning is well under way for an era in which oil will not be the main economic driver, with the twin goals of diversification and creating an increased number of private sector jobs at the top of the government’s current agenda.
The Guide contains listings of hotels in the capital and other key cities, contacts for government bodies and foreign missions, and other handy tips for first-time business and leisure travellers, relating to currency, etiquette, visas and more.
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Oman 2014
OBG’s partner Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, provides a detailed review of the rules and regulations that are applicable to foreign entities doing business in Oman, covering current trends and possible legislative changes. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Bruce Palmer, Managing Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost in Oman.