To what extent can public-private partnerships (PPPs) offer a useful model for future investments?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Yousef Obaid bin Easa Al Neaimi, Chairman, Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce & Industry from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sanjay Hinduja, Chairman, Gulf Oil International from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Compared to other countries in the region, what are Ras Al Khaimah’s competitive advantages, as a manufacturing location for lubricants?
Articles & Analysis | Building blocks: Many key industries are pursuing downstream efforts from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Although Ras Al Khaimah’s economy is increasingly diversified, its roots lie in extracting natural resources for use as construction materials. This remains a core strength of the emirate’s economy and an important driver of future growth, as RAK’s producers will continue to quarry and export products like aggregate, cement and ceramic tiles....
Articles & Analysis | A time to buy: Niche segments have grabbed the attention of mall developers from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
The past few years have seen a major expansion of retail options in Ras Al Khaimah, with new malls, new neighbourhoods and numerous new strategies emerging. The year 2013 was shaping up as a period of consolidation, as major retail developers refine their offerings and fill their space.
Articles & Analysis | 20-20 vision: The government seeks a balanced and diversified economy from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Industrial activity has been crucial to Ras Al Khaimah’s economic growth, driven by the government’s policy of attracting firms and investment into the sector based on the natural resources RAK has to offer them. The emirate is now looking to increase growth capacity by removing electricity supply constraints, addressing logistics concerns and...
Articles & Analysis | New rules: Changes to the mining code are expected before the end of 2013 from The Report: Gabon 2013
The Emerging Gabon strategy is aiming to foster more exploration and production in the mining sector, as well as expansion of local downstream processing capacity. A new mining code under development over the past two years is expected to pass Parliament by the end of 2013 with no major surprises for mining firms, although, as in many other mineral-...