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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector is evolving alongside broader economic diversification, investment mobilisation and financial sector development under Vision 2030. Strong macroeconomic fundamentals, ...

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.

The tourism sector in Ghana has rebounded significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic, showing strong potential for growth over the coming decade. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and ...