On enhancing access to higher education and integrating emerging technologies into learning How is the ministry expanding access to higher education while also bolstering academic quality? KONGRATBAY ...

Qatar’s construction and real estate sectors have grown rapidly in recent years, owing primarily to the significant investment made leading up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The government invested ...

Qatar’s economic outlook in 2026 is being shaped by a complex regional environment, with the Iran conflict serving as the most significant external shock of the year. The conflict has tested energy ...

With global spending on AI projected to reach $632bn by 2028, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 29% between 2024 and 2028, Oman has launched its National Programme for AI and Advanced ...

On rebuilding Syria’s trade and industrial base How would you characterise the current stage of economic recovery in Syria, particularly in trade and commodity markets? AMMAR BARDAN: Syria is clearly ...

On stability, competitiveness and revival in Syria’s consumer goods industry By what means have diversified fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies evolved through the conflict years and into the ...

Qatar has significantly expanded its transport sector over the last decade through focused long-term strategies and high levels of public funding. In the build-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, ...

The Saudi banking sector sits at the core of Vision 2030. Saudi banks are playing a growing role in supplying credit for headline-grabbing giga-projects while also rapidly expanding support for small ...

As recently as 2011, before economic liberalisation began to gain speed, Myanmar had no access to international brands. In strong contrast, in 2019 Yangon’s Junction City Mall had a 100% occupancy ...

As sector regulator, how does AER view the performance of the electricity sector since the market restructuring that took place in 2005? JOHN CUNNEEN: The electricity sector has expanded rapidly since ...

Agriculture and fisheries activities in Oman are guided by a robust regulatory framework, which has evolved in recent years to keep pace with efforts towards sustainable development and economic ...

Kenya’s IT sector has risen to become an important contributor to economic growth, as the expansion of mobile broadband, WiMAX and fibre optic networks has driven internet usage and subscribership in ...