Bahrain’s transport sector is pivotal in the island kingdom’s economic landscape, driving trade and commerce, logistical connectivity and tourism growth. The strategic location of Bahrain in the heart ...

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 ...

In addition to driving economic diversification and innovation, Bahrain’s expanding ICT sector is indicative of the country’s commitment to making its economy more competitive globally. With a young, ...

Bahrain’s insurance sector posted another year of growth in 2023, with leading conventional and Islamic underwriters reporting healthy premium and earnings results. The outlook is even more positive ...

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 ...

While oil and gas may be the first industry that many people associate with the Gulf, the non-oil sector is by far the most dominant component of Bahrain’s economy. In 2023 the non-oil sector was ...

With a long history as a centre for hotels and hospitality in the Gulf region, Bahrain is embarking on a journey to propel its tourism sector forwards. This move comes on the back of solid growth over ...

The global tourism sector is gradually recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the UN Tourism’s World Tourism Barometer published in September 2024, international tourism ...

Saudi Arabia’s ICT sector is the largest in the MENA region, with a total value of SR166bn ($44bn) and contributing approximately 4% to the Kingdom’s GDP. Growth is propelled by the widespread digital ...

Amid the backdrop of dynamic shifts in global trade patterns and technological advancement, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) are substantially reshaping manufacturing landscapes in ...

With the launch of a new joint initiative to support the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the global insurance industry is evolving in ways that could carry important implications for ...

Bahrain’s capital markets are targeting increased activity, with the GCC region in the midst of a sustained initial public offering (IPO) boom. Key corporate and government entities are looking to ...