In January 2025 Oman exported its first shipment of copper concentrate in 30 years, a major symbolic step in the revitalisation of the sultanate’s mining sector. Government-owned mining company ...

On procurement reform and the future of Syria's pharmaceutical industry How would you describe the current operating environment for pharmaceutical imports in Syria following the recent political ...

Qatar has one of the most well-capitalised and secure banking sectors in the Gulf, with its leading lender, Qatar National Bank Group (QNB Group), among the world’s largest-50 banks by market ...

Agriculture is a major driver of economic growth in Ghana, as well as an important source of foreign exchange. In 2021 the amount of arable land was estimated at 20.7% of the country’s 238,500 sq km.

Bahrain has worked hard over the years to position itself as a global financial services centre. The financial sector is the highest contributor to GDP by sector, and its development is integral to ...

This report examines the economic value of environmental protection in Oman and the role of environmental governance in supporting resilience, competitiveness and sustainable growth.The publication, ...

An export-focused growth strategy has long informed Ghana’s industrialisation agenda. The country’s economic infrastructure is key to this growth strategy, which comprises special economic zones (SEZs ...

Digital channels now reach substantially larger audiences than traditional media in Saudi Arabia, driving a shift in advertising spend and marketing strategies. As brands increase their use of social ...

Ghana’s industrial strategy has been a reference point in the acceleration of Africa’s industrialisation drive in recent years. Since 2015 industrial subsectors such as manufacturing, and oil and gas ...

In recent years, Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector has shown strong premium, revenue, asset and equity growth. With a new insurance law on the way as of January 2026, the sector continues to both widen ...

Kuwait provides a timely assessment of the country’s economic transformation under its New Kuwait 2035 strategy, following geopolitical tension and uncertainty in the Middle East earlier in the year.