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.
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Investment in Kuwait’s tourism industry is set to increase over the next decade, as the government moves to speed up construction of a new international airport terminal and several major hotel chains work to expand operations in the capital city.
Articles & Analysis | A number of heritage and ecotourism projects under way in Sharjah from The Report: Sharjah 2017
A key element of tourism development efforts in Sharjah is the growth of both heritage and ecotourism, which together form the strategic focus of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in 2017. To this end, the authorities are investing in a wide range of heritage, archaeological and nature and ecotourism projects...
Articles & Analysis | Sharjah widens its offer by developing niche tourism segments from The Report: Sharjah 2017
Sharjah is a key regional destination for family and cultural tourism, attracting visitors from the Gulf, Europe and Asia in particular, and the industry is also a substantial contributor to the emirate’s economy, accounting for around 8.5% of GDP in 2014, according to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). The Sharjah...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq): Interview from The Report: Sharjah 2017
What are the most significant projects under way in terms of long-term sustainable development?