Global Emerging Market Research Highlights
The Report: Ghana 2024
With robust economic fundamentals and significant export potential, Ghana is set to play a greater role in the economy of West Africa, as well as on the continent. The country expects to benefit from its young...
The Report: Kuwait 2024
Kuwait, with one of the region’s most dynamic political systems and the world’s six-largest crude oil reserves, has seen significant GDP growth in recent years. As part of its efforts to diversify away from a reliance on...
Focus Report: Understanding the impact of data centres on Africa's digital economy
Africa’s data centre (DC) market is primed for substantial growth, with a projected 50% capacity increase by 2026. Fuelled by a burgeoning digital economy and rising internet penetration, the continent...
How firms are leveraging entertainment opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Driven by the country’s Vision 2030 blueprint for economic diversification, Saudi Arabia's leisure industry is expanding. Multi-stakeholder efforts have led to rapid growth in the sector in recent...
Focus Report: Exploring the role of women and youth in Africa's agriculture sector
Focus Report: How Special Economic Zones are shaping Africa's industrial landscape
Driving Saudi Arabia's economic transformation: Unleashing growth and innovation across strategic sectors
Unlocking opportunities: How higher education drives socio-economic development in Saudi Arabia
Report: Social and governance considerations in the automotive industry
Report: How can West and Central Africa use ESG to boost value-added activities in special economic zones?
Focus Report: How are Libya's free zones incorporating ESG norms into their business practices?
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Investing in airport infrastructure and boosting passenger capacity in Saudi Arabia
Mohannad Basodan, CEO, NCP; and Salman Badr, Executive Vice President for Infrastructure Advisory, NCP
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Mohannad Basodan, CEO, National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP); and Salman Badr, Executive Vice President for Infrastructure Advisory...
The Report: Sharjah 2023
Sharjah, with a largely non-oil-based economy and a population of 1.8m, is a dynamic centre for manufacturing, education and tourism. It is also prioritising sectors such health care and finance, with a focus...
Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?
Driving ESG in Ghana’s mining industry
Kuwait's banks target sustainable growth
Increasing the accessibility of trading in Kuwait and the GCC
How free zones are fostering education, sustainability and prosperity in Africa
Boosting investment in Kuwait’s capital markets
Libya’s economic transition
How Saudi Arabia is working to be a global logistics and transport centre
How the energy sector can capitalise on renewables in support of Oman Vision 2040
Report: Shaping sustainable and inclusive resource development in Ghana's mining sector
This report analyses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dynamics shaping Ghana’s mining sector. Large-scale mining has been adopting stricter environmental regulations to address widespread...
Sharjah’s path to a sustainable future through sector diversification and green investment
Oxford Business Group will soon be launching The Report: Sharjah 2023. The report explores the emirate’s economic diversification initiatives, as well as efforts to attract investment, and advance environmental...
Abu Dhabi’s economy thrives, fuelled by global partnerships and market innovation
Improving the resilience of Africa’s agriculture sector
Highlights from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2023
Highlights from The Report: Bahrain 2023
How ESG is creating opportunities across African economies
Djibouti’s expansion plans aim to establish the country as a centre for transport and trade
Nigeria harnesses the services sector for economic diversification and infrastructure development
Bahrain, a centre for sustainable finance and innovation in the GCC
Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Helaissi, Group CEO and Member of the Board, Gulf International Bank (GIB)
In this Global Platform video, Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Helaissi, Group CEO and Member of the Board, Gulf International Bank (GIB), talks about Bahrain's banking sector, a significant contributor to...
Industry in Africa
Economic Research Highlights
Business intelligence and insights on trends, developments, and opportunities in Africa's industry sector
Report: How can Kuwait’s upstream oil sector reach net zero?
Despite predictions of declining hydrocarbon consumption, significant demand remains due to economic transformations and disruptive events like the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Peru emerges as a strategic gateway for investment
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG details how Peru has become an important investment gateway. Due to its favourable business environment and strategic location along South America’s Pacific...
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