As Bahrain marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the King Fahd Causeway linking it to Saudi Arabia, the country’s transport sector is gearing up for expansion in both the short and medium term. GCC funds are being used to complete upgrades to the road network and airport facilities, while the government is investing in infrastructure improvements and new public...
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Articles & Analysis | Bold transport plans in Bahrain include new causeway from The Report: Bahrain 2016
Articles & Analysis | Bahrain's transport network set to expand from The Report: Bahrain 2016
Since August 2015, red single-decker buses have become increasingly common in Bahrain as the Public Transport Network (PTN), launched four months earlier, expanded to 32 routes to cover 77% of the population. The Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications (MTT) declared the event a “key milestone” in the development of an integrated public...
Bahrain’s transport sector is gearing up for expansion in both the short and medium term, with GCC funds being used to complete upgrades to the road network and airport facilities. The government is also investing in infrastructure improvements and new public transport initiatives. The Ministry of Works has invested $485m in road network upgrades, which include the remodeling of junctions,...
Low oil prices will undoubtedly continue to be a significant challenge for Bahrain in 2016. However the kingdom’s early moves to diversify its economy mean the country is well placed to weather the storm and non-oil segments are expected to continue performing well in 2016.
Economic update | Le Gabon met les bouchées doubles en matière d’infrastructures de transport
20 Feb 2016
Dans un contexte de chute des prix du pétrole, le Gabon s’attèle à rénover ses infrastructures de transport, lançant toute une série de nouveaux projets destinés à accélérer les efforts de diversification.
Interviews & Viewpoints | U Htun Myint Naing, Chairman, Asia World: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2016
Where should investment be prioritised in order to bolster the capacity of the country’s ports?