A drive aimed at encouraging Qatar’s citizens to set up in business is gaining pace, as the government moves to increase the private sector’s contribution to the national economy through regulatory changes and stronger support for entrepreneurs.
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Economic update | Qatar steps up support for SMEs
19 Feb 2014
Si bien la industria petrolera de Colombia superó las expectativas de crecimiento durante el año 2013 debido al aumento de la producción en un promedio superior al millón de barriles por día (bpd), el número de pozos exploratorios perforados el año pasado no alcanzó las expectativas.
The presence of rubies, jade and other precious gems has been noted for centuries by locals, early Western explorers and colonial powers. Myanmar has an abundance of gold, silver, platinum, tin, tungsten, zinc, copper and gemstones. Yet very little of this has been exploited. One challenge to exploration and production is information. Only about half of the country has been mapped, pre-...
The energy sector is the great, untapped potential on which much of Myanmar’s hopes are pinned. One of the world’s first oil producers, Myanmar is emerging in the 21st century as a key producer of natural gas. The country’s vast rivers are also well suited to hydroelectric dams. The lion’s share of sector investment has been aimed at the export market as low electric tariffs and an inefficient...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) from The Report: Dubai 2014
What specific challenges does Dubai face in enhancing the role of technology in carbon reduction goals?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Saeed Khoory, CEO, Emirates National Oil Company from The Report: Dubai 2014
With growth in the trade, aviation and real estate industries, what can be done to meet the resultant increases in domestic energy demand?