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The Kingdom has edged one step closer to developing a viable alternative energy infrastructure with its implementation of a solar energy project in the Awali Township of Manama. The 5MW, utility-scale photovoltaic solar facility was arranged as a joint venture between the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), Caspian Energy Holdings and Petra Solar.

Investor interest in Egyptian bonds and shares is on the rise as greater political stability and signs of economic recovery help stimulate confidence in the country.

En dépit des difficultés de l’Algérie à susciter l’intérêt lors d’enchères récentes, le potentiel en gisement de gaz de schiste va augmenter l’attrait déjà important du pays, en particulier si les révisions envisagées pour la loi sur les hydrocarbures sont adoptées.

South Africa’s economic performance is a mixed bag, depending on what sectors and what indicators are under scrutiny. The country, which accounts for roughly a quarter of Africa’s total GDP, has seen a rise in select industries, a drop in inflation, increased government spending and modest improvements in consumer sentiment, but is still grappling with labour unrest and underwhelming export demand.

With 79m tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced per year, Qatar is continuing to secure long- and short-term supply deals in major markets, targeting both developed and emerging economies.

The positive assessment of recent progress at Sabah’s state banks underlines the confidence in the potential of its financial services sector, particularly in the area of Islamic finance.