The government’s focus on investing in large-scale transport projects is expected to continue for the next three to four years as new motorways, rail links and other expansions are built to service a growing population and meet demand projections for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, Qatar’s transformation is not just about football – it goes...
Guided by the state’s long-term economic development plan, Qatar National Vision 2030, and driven by preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is investing heavily in infrastructure programmes focused on its non-oil and gas sectors. More than $500m a week is being spent across all capital projects in the country in preparation for the upcoming games, with investments of up to $13bn in...
2017 proved a turbulent year for Qatar, dominated by the diplomatic rift that emerged between the country and several other regional states in June 2017. However, Qatar has adapted quickly, with many in the local business community confident about the future.
The airline market in Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing globally and a leading driver of transport industry growth. Although this expansion has created capacity constraints at its primary air hub, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, the recent completion of a third terminal has significantly boosted capacity, better enabling...
Rail ridership in Indonesia has risen substantially in recent years, making decades of underinvestment and growing urban congestion important considerations for transport stakeholders as they upgrade and construct new lines. Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reports that total rail passengers rose from 199.3m in 2011 to 202.2m in 2012, 216m in 2013, 277.5m in 2014 and 325.9m in 2015...
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