Morocco has long been recognised as one of the most advanced nations in Africa due to its strategic location and sizeable diaspora community, as well as its well-developed manufacturing sector, mining industry and agricultural output.
Ongoing foreign investment is setting Tanzania up to become one of the largest graphite producers worldwide, despite concerns over the new mining law.
The effects of lower oil prices continue to be felt in Oman, with budget cuts and spending rationalisation still in evidence across the board. However, higher commodity prices in late 2017 and into early 2018 should provide a welcome boost to state revenues.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2018
What strategies is DEWA setting up to ensure production capacity can meet growing demand?
Articles & Analysis | Capital and construction ready to tackle Dubai's new energy mix from The Report: Dubai 2018
Investments worth $163bn are planned over the next three decades to reorganise Dubai’s energy sources for its water and power needs. The aim is that by 2050 renewable energy will have replaced carbon fuel as the primary component in the emirate’s energy mix. In order to accomplish this, intermediate targets have been set for 2020 and 2030....