Global Emerging Market Research Highlights
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...
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.
Driving ESG in Ghana’s mining industry
Edward Koranteng, CEO, Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF)
In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Edward Koranteng, CEO, Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), on Ghana’s mining industry. While Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer...
Focus Report: Exploring the role of women and youth in Africa's agriculture sector
The last few years have seen marked developments in the dynamic landscape of African agriculture. The continent’s cultivated land has expanded significantly since 2020, contributing to 52%...
Latest Special Reports
Focus Report
Focus Report: How Special Economic Zones are shaping Africa's industrial landscape
As Africa embraces the transformative power of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Special Economic Zones (SEZs) emerge as pivotal catalysts for regional economic growth...
Focus Report
Driving Saudi Arabia's economic transformation: Unleashing growth and innovation across strategic sectors
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 blueprint for socio-economic transformation is capturing international attention. Beyond high-profile projects and events, strategic cohesion and societal support are...
Focus Report
Unlocking opportunities: How higher education drives socio-economic development in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Vision 2030 and the evolution of education in Saudi Arabia are key drivers of the country’s socio-economic transformation. With a focus on national development goals, Saudi Arabia is committed...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: Social and governance considerations in the automotive industry
The rise of connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicle megatrends in the automotive industry are bringing social and governance considerations to the fore of ESG strategic thinking...
ESG Intelligence Report
Report: How can West and Central Africa use ESG to boost value-added activities in special economic zones?
Several West and Central African countries have incorporated the UN Sustainable Development Goals in their respective economic growth strategies, driven by a desire from both public and private...
Focus Report
Focus Report: How are Libya's free zones incorporating ESG norms into their business practices?
Given the supply chain disruptions since the Covid-19 pandemic, investment in ports and free zones has become more crucial to the global economy and the resilience of trade...
Focus Report
Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Recent disruptions to global supply chains and recognition from policymakers about the urgent need to diversify the economy are combining to stimulate industrial development in Oman...
ESG Intelligence Report
ESG in Indonesia: Access to Finance
Indonesia continues to leverage sustainable finance, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as investor priorities shift towards ESG metrics. The country’s inaugural G20 Presidency in...
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
ESG in Indonesia: Access to Finance
Abu Dhabi’s economy thrives, fuelled by global partnerships and market innovation
Oxford Business Group has launched The Report: Abu Dhabi 2023. The report delves into the emirate’s commitment to economic diversification through the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, aiming to...
Improving the resilience of Africa’s agriculture sector
Despite being home to 60% of the world’s arable land, Africa has yet to unlock its full agricultural potential. The 2023 edition of the “Agriculture in Africa Focus Report”, produced in partnership with OCP Group...
Key Interviews & Sectoral Videos
Global Platform
Increasing the accessibility of trading in Kuwait and the GCC
In this Global Platform video, Talal Al Ajmi, CEO and Founder, VI Markets, talks about increasing the accessibility of trading.
Global Platform
How free zones are fostering education, sustainability and prosperity in Africa
ARISE was founded in 2010 with a focus on addressing three critical issues: unemployment, income inequality and environmental sustainability. The company aims to empower individuals through...
Growth Perspectives Video
Boosting investment in Kuwait’s capital markets
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Boursa Kuwait has introduced reforms and launched new investment tools to support the development of the capital markets. The surge in market...
Global Platform
Libya’s economic transition
In this Global Platform video, Hussein Mohamed Altaher Issa, CEO, Aletah Group, talks about Libya's economic transformation and the emerging opportunities in the country. Previously reliant on oil...
Global Platform
How Saudi Arabia is working to be a global logistics and transport centre
In this Global Platform video, Farooq Shaikh, CEO, LogiPoint, identifies the key characteristics that make Saudi Arabia a competitive location for logistics and transport activities in the wake of the Covid-19...
Global Platform
How the energy sector can capitalise on renewables in support of Oman Vision 2040
In this Global Platform video, the OQ Leadership Team discuss Oman’s net-zero goals and outline the country’s potential to boost power generation from renewable resources, including wind...
Growth Perspectives Video
The Misurata Free Zone facilitates Libya’s economic expansion
This Growth & Recovery Outlook video highlights Libya’s Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), which is at the heart of the country’s economic expansion. Not only does the free zone connect Libya to landlocked...
Growth Perspectives Video
Djibouti’s plan for sustainable economic growth
This Growth & Recovery Outlook video highlights Djibouti’s growth trajectory and potential moving forwards. The country has experienced strong economic expansion in recent years...
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
The Misurata Free Zone facilitates Libya’s economic expansion
Djibouti’s plan for sustainable economic growth
Kuwait's banks target sustainable growth
In this Growth Perspectives video, OBG shows how Kuwaiti banks are embracing environmental, social and governance principles to contribute to the sustainable growth of the banking sector...
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...
Report Highlights
Market Profile Video
Highlights from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2023
Ongoing giga-projects such as NEOM and The Red Sea Project are supporting Saudi Arabia's twin goals of attracting investment and stimulating economic diversification. A rise in non-oil exports...
Market Profile Video
Highlights from The Report: Bahrain 2023
Fiscal sustainability measures are bearing fruit, with the kingdom posting its largest current account surplus in decades in 2022, at 15.4% of GDP, resulting from a 52% increase in government revenue.
Market Profile Video
How ESG is creating opportunities across African economies
This video explores how environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are creating new opportunities for sustainable development across...
Market Profile Video
Djibouti’s expansion plans aim to establish the country as a centre for transport and trade
Situated on the Gulf of Aden on the Horn of Africa, Djibouti sits at the crossroads of one of the world’s busiest trade routes linking Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. To take full advantage of this...
Market Profile Video
Nigeria harnesses the services sector for economic diversification and infrastructure development
Oxford Business Group has launched The Report: Nigeria 2023, its 10th edition of the annual business intelligence report. The report focuses on the role of Nigeria's services sector in driving non-oil growth...
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
The Report: Abu Dhabi 2023
Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of the MENA region’s economic expansion, posting a 9.3% growth rate in 2022. The emirate’s long-term development roadmap, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030...
Industry in Africa
Economic Research Highlights
Business intelligence and insights on trends, developments, and opportunities in Africa's industry sector
CEO Surveys
CEO Survey Analysis
Global CEO Survey: What is on the horizon for emerging markets?
While the recovery period following the Covid-19 pandemic saw the unlocking of major capital in emerging markets, inflationary pressures, fluctuating commodity prices and geopolitical concerns have...
CEO Survey Analysis
ESG CEO Survey: Is the board room getting greener?
Across government departments, corporate board rooms and management meetings, the implementation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies is at the forefront...
CEO Survey Analysis
Next steps: Where do Egyptian business leaders see things heading in 2021?
A relevant market straddling both Africa and the Middle East, Egypt's dynamic and varied economy as well as its large and fast growing population have made the country a key investment centre across...
CEO Survey Analysis
Crisis management: How are CEOs in the Gulf responding to the pandemic?
The Covid-19 pandemic that spread quickly around the world after emerging in the city of Wuhan in December 2019 has been hard for many and extremely tragic for some.
Global CEO Survey: What is on the horizon for emerging markets?
ESG CEO Survey: Is the board room getting greener?
Next steps: Where do Egyptian business leaders see things heading in 2021?
Crisis management: How are CEOs in the Gulf responding to the pandemic?
Inside Look: Financial Services in Kuwait
Kuwait’s banks are among the largest and most robust in the region. Asset growth has defined the sector’s trajectory in recent times, as Kuwaiti banks continued to recover from the disruptions of the...
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2023
Saudi Arabia's dynamic economy is poised for growth, driven by its Vision 2030 diversification agenda. The Kingdom aims to transform its industries, stimulate innovation and solidify its global position...
Latest Economic News & Views
Economic ViewEman Mojali, CEO, Bahrain National Insurance
On building a regulatory framework and consumer awareness to support growth
Economic View
Michael Michael, CEO, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) and Qatar Business Events Corporation
On catering to local and global audiences with new technologies and safety measures
Economic View
Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director – Africa and Middle East, General Motors (GM)
On learning from supply chain challenges and the development of other segments
Economic View
Julian Opuni, Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Ghana
On the country’s commitment to inclusive finance
Economic View
David Grover, Group CEO, ROSHN
On the trends shaping the Kingdom’s real estate market
Economic News
Capacity expansion supports Djibouti’s efforts to realise its green power potential
Efforts in Djibouti to increase energy capacity and accelerate the shift from hydrocarbons to renewables moved forwards in September 2023 with the inauguration of the Ghoubet wind farm.
Economic View
Wajdy Al Ghabban, CEO, Catrion
On developments in Saudi Arabia’s catering industry
Economic View
Ali Boumediene, CEO, Bomare
On boosting Algeria’s potential to export technology to new markets
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