All Countries and All Sectors

While construction in the UAE and the wider region has been hit by the financial crisis, Abu Dhabi’s commitment to forge ahead with its major developments bodes well for contractors active in the local market.

2010 was a banner year for Qatar. The nation punched well above its weight over the course of the year and looks set to continue to make headlines in 2011 and beyond.

Over the greater part of the last decade, Egypt’s retail sector has undergone a transformation while increasing its importance in the national economy. Indeed, the resiliency that the sector displayed throughout the global downturn was partly due to strong domestic demand and growing consumer spending habits.

In a year when Asia was home to the fastest-growing economies in the world, Malaysia made financial sector watchers stand up and take notice on several occasions.

Indonesia plans to promote its natural and cultural attractions in order to reach its target of 7.6m tourist arrivals in 2011, with an emphasis on “eco-cultural” sights and activities. These are expected to attract well-heeled visitors who spend more and have less of an impact on the environment.

While power outages and widespread lack of access to electricity have long been problems in Nigeria, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking to breathe new life into the government’s electricity privatisation programme, and an influx of private investment may finally solve the country’s power troubles.