With a market of 92m consumers and growing, Egypt is a natural fit for manufacturing industries. The sector spans a diverse range of activities, largely led by the private sector, that range from building materials and downstream processing, to long-running textile factories, as well as competitive food and fast-moving consumer goods segments. Yet the government hopes to further expand, and...
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Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Egypt 2017
While Egypt continues to face considerable economic challenges as it confronts the legacy of its recent political history, at the outset of 2017 the nation’s economic planners have reason for optimism.
Rising demand and expectations of stronger sales should sustain growth in Sri Lankan manufacturing in 2017, though labour shortages will need to be addressed to maintain this trajectory.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Majid Jafar, CEO, Crescent Petroleum: Interview from The Report: Sharjah 2017
What are the competitive advantages of Sharjah as a base for regional players in both the upstream and downstream segments?
Articles & Analysis | Environmental projects and investments present opportunities in Sharjah from The Report: Sharjah 2017
The UAE federal government is hoping to attract $100bn in investment in environmental enterprises into the country by 2020. On the emirate level, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) estimates the emirate’s environmental market potential at Dh960m ($261.4m) in 2017 and that it will grow to Dh1.13bn ($307.7m) by 2020....
Interviews & Viewpoints | Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Interview from The Report: Sharjah 2017
How have advances in connectivity improved Sharjah’s reputation as a manufacturing base?