On the impact of higher education on economic diversification In what ways is Kuwait’s investment in higher education contributing to the country’s long-term economic goals, especially in terms of ...

Oman is diversifying its economy, reducing reliance on hydrocarbons by expanding sectors like agriculture, fisheries, banking and manufacturing. Strategic reforms, infrastructure investment and a ...

Amid Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, Taiwan Strait and elsewhere, global military expenditure increased 6.8% to reach $2.4trn in 2023 – the highest level ever ...

Oman released its green hydrogen strategy in 2022, simultaneously establishing Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), a government-owned private entity mandated to implement strategy and manage and attract ...

The Oman Road Safety & Accident Prevention Summit (ORSAPS) is a significant event playing a pivotal role in supporting organizations’ mission to enhance road safety and aligning with their ambition – ...

As Saudi Arabia pursues its programme of economic diversification as part of its Vision 2030 roadmap, the country’s transport networks and logistics industry are set to play a key role in achieving ...

Qatar has reaped benefits from changes in the global energy market caused by the conflict in Ukraine, and the accelerated energy transitions of several countries. The country has signed major ...

Bahrain’s strategic location, business-friendly climate and increasingly diversified economy have helped the island country emerge as an appealing destination for international investors in recent ...

Qatar is channeling its hydrocarbons wealth into long-term economic transformation, with diversification accelerating after the FIFA 2022 World Cup. In 2024 non-oil sectors accounted for over 60% of ...

The cultural and creative economy generates 3.1% of global GDP and supports over 30m jobs. Its scope spans film, music, fashion, heritage and museums, with multiplier effects across supply chains and ...

Kuwait’s upstream oil activities and crude oil exports are the central pillars of the country’s economy. In recent years the government has embarked upon an economic diversification drive to reduce ...

As an archipelago with more than 17,000 islands and a population of nearly 280m people, Indonesia relies on various forms of passenger transport for connectivity and economic growth. The government ...