The collapse in oil prices has weighed on the Algerian economy, giving rise to twin deficits in the budget and current account. In mid-2016 the government introduced a bold medium-term plan that targets a balanced budget by 2020, alongside a new growth model with a strategy for economic development and diversification by 2030. These moves have coincided with the private sector playing a much stronger role in the economy.
Economic update | Nigeria: Year in Review 2017
Higher levels of energy production, supported by rising prices, underpinned a recovery in Nigeria’s economy in 2017, with further gains expected this year.
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for buiness and leisure travellers in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2017
DRESS: Qatari nationals often choose to wear the traditional clothing of the Gulf region. Foreign visitors and residents are expected to dress in a style that is sensitive to local culture, with conservative clothing recommended. Men generally wear long trousers and a shirt in public. Women’s public...
Articles & Analysis | Qatar in brief: from The Report: Qatar 2017
Qatar has risen to prominence both regionally and internationally. With a relatively small local population and substantial revenues generated from having the third-largest proven natural gas reserves globally, the country has one of the world’s highest GDPs per capita. A return of oil prices to above $50 per barrel will reduce strain on the economy...
Articles & Analysis | Balancing act: Page 29 from The Report: Qatar 2017
Qatar in brief Still prospering: Growing economy continues to provide a high standard of living Stimulating sufficiency: Recent diplomatic difficulties encourage local industry expansion Viewpoint: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar Making new friends: Visa-free programme set to mitigate fallout from the regional blockade Interview:...
Articles & Analysis | A guide to hotels in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2017
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