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 ...

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, ...

While some segments of Qatar’s real estate market faced challenges in 2024, these shifts have opened up new opportunities – particularly in the evolving villa segment, which is adapting to changing ...

As Bahrain’s policymakers work to create an environment conducive to the realisation of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the kingdom’s net-zero target, businesses ...

In February 2025, the Doha headquarters of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the country’s oldest and largest insurer, hosted a strategic meeting that underscored a key trend in the region’s financial ...

How would you describe the evolution of Syria’s fast-moving consumer good (FMCG) market from the pre-war years to the post-conflict period? FIRAS SHAMMAS: In the mid-2000s, the Syrian market was ...

Global trade realignment is reshaping logistics flows across the Red Sea Corridor, Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, India and South-east Asia. This Impact Report examines how new trade routes, ...

Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy ( NDS-3), spanning the 2024-30 period, builds on previous medium-term strategies to accelerate progress towards Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV). Shaped by ...

In 2023 Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector grew significantly, with gross written premium (GWP) rising 22.7% to $17.5bn, driven by regulatory reforms, economic diversification and increased risk ...

Indonesia is undertaking a programme of industrial transformation in its drive to become a major regional centre for manufacturing and trade. Spearheaded by its Making Indonesia 4.0 strategy, a ...

What role do museums and cultural development play in Qatar’s broader tourism ambitions? MOHAMMED SAAD AL RUMAIHI: Qatar’s tourism industry has seen significant growth, surpassing 2022’s full-year ...