With a population of nearly 100m, Egypt is the third most populous country in Africa and has long been a key influencer in the Arab world, particularly in terms of its cultural output and political thought. In comparison to the years before 2011, Egypt’s post-revolutionary period has been defined by political upheaval and dynamism. The country has adopted a new constitution, moved to a...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Egypt 2018
As Egypt enters 2018, a newly liberalised local currency and the recent implementation of a much-anticipated investment framework have left the country well positioned for continued economic expansion: the IMF expects GDP growth to reach 4.5% in 2018 and accelerate to around 6% over the medium term.
Economic update | Próxima expansión en puertos clave para aumentar la capacidad de exportación de México
6 Mar 2018
La finalización de una serie de mejoras importantes en los puertos clave impulsará este año la oferta marítima de México, aunque es probable que el aumento del volumen de comercio mantenga la presión sobre la capacidad de carga del país, siendo necesaria una mayor inversión en infraestructuras.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai in figures: from The Report: Dubai 2018
Dubai saw steady GDP growth of 3.2% in 2017 and is expected to reach 3.5% in 2018, with an increased drive towards consolidating its position as a knowledge-based economy. The emirate is among the most diversified in the region, thanks to factors such as a highly attractive business environment that has brought in large amounts of foreign investment...
Chapter | Table of Contents from The Report: Dubai 2018
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Articles & Analysis | Useful information for travellers to Oman from The Report: Oman 2018
LANGUAGE: Similar to other GCC member states, Arabic is the official language of Oman, although English is widely spoken and understood. Using English to get around or conduct business in the capital, Muscat, or other hubs such as Sohar or Salalah, is relatively easy. Locals do appreciate the...