Understanding Tomorrow’s Growth Markets, Today
The global economic landscape is continuously changing, and since 1994 Oxford Business Group (OBG) has been at the forefront of mapping new trends in emerging economies. OBG operates in many of the world’s fastest-growing markets, offering internationally acclaimed intelligence on the trends that are shaping the future balance of economic power.
Founded
1994
Reports
500+
Countries Covered
30
About OBG
With its reports, research and editors regularly cited in the Financial Times, the BBC, the Economist and other leading media outlets, OBG is a recognised and respected source of business intelligence around the globe.
Balanced and insightful, OBG’s analysis utilises captivating data visualisation to provide compelling content for investors and the wider business community.
Our reports and research are used by top CEOs, government leaders and international decision-makers as key sources of business insight and intelligence.
Internationally Acclaimed.
Global Leader In Business Intelligence.
Our Solutions
OBG’s offering is continuously expanding to meet the needs of an ever-changing global economy, underscoring the company’s agility and ability to anticipate emerging trends.
The company provides its global audience with analysis and solutions to understand and take advantage of new opportunities in markets that are poised for growth and offer considerable return on investment.
OBG’s products and services leverage our network, expertise and insight. From extensively researched economic reports, to bespoke advisory services, leadership surveys and events, we provide clients with the sound business intelligence they need to make informed investment decisions.
Reports
The Report has provided in-depth analysis on growth markets since 1994, giving decision-makers the information they need to understand and leverage opportunities. Other publications include ESG Intelligence Reports, detailing organisations’ sustainability policies and plans for the future; sector-specific Focus Reports, covering meaningful national or regional trends in key industries; and Covid-19 Response and Recovery Reports, showcasing pandemic response strategies and prospects for recovery.
The Report: Qatar 2025
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 GDP, led by tourism, logistics and financial services. The energy sector also...
The Report: Oman 2025
Oman is diversifying its economy, reducing reliance on hydrocarbons by expanding sectors like agriculture, fisheries, banking and manufacturing. Strategic reforms, infrastructure investment and a focus on sustainability are driving growth. The government is also...
The Report: Ajman 2025
Ajman is accelerating economic diversification through industrial growth, tourism and innovation-driven development. The emirate’s forward-looking policies, including Ajman Vision 2030, focus on sustainability, digital transformation and investment attraction...
Consulting & Advisory Services
Oxford Business Group Consulting & Advisory provides a wide array of bespoke research, consultancy and thought-leadership services. From competitor and demand analysis, to market entry and comparison, we leverage our well-established international network to develop tailored reports that help our clients make informed decisions and investments, as well as develop their profile.
Sustainable finance and ESG adoption in Kuwait
Kuwait is strengthening its role in the GCC’s transition towards sustainable finance and low-carbon economic growth, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 and...
Saudi Arabia's health care transformation
Saudi Arabia’s health care sector is undergoing a structural transformation driven by Vision 2030’s reform agenda. With health expenditure rising...
Sharjah's sustainable innovation ecosystem
Sharjah has engineered a transformation into a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the MENA region. The emirate’s success...
Saudi Arabia Cultural Market Outlook 2025
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...
Articles & Interviews
OBG produces regular economic research on the markets we cover, available on our website, via email subscription and RSS, and on research platforms such as Bloomberg, Dow Jones and S&P Global Market Intelligence, among many others. Free to access, our Economic News and Views are designed for those looking for regular updates on key sector developments.
Libya creates framework in pursuit of monetary stabilisation
Libya’s public finances have long been characterised by institutional division with authorities in the east and west of the country pursuing separate budgets and...
Mohammad Safwat Raslan, Director-General, Syrian Development Fund
On ways to attract capital and accelerate recovery and production plans
Abdulkader AlHussrieh, Governor, Central Bank of Syria
On reinforcing investor confidence by developing a functioning interbank market and deepening financial intermediation
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman, Al Faisal Holding
On how private sector leadership is shaping Qatar’s next phase of growth
CEO Surveys
OBG CEO Surveys are designed to assess business sentiment among business leaders – CEOs or equivalent – and their outlook for the upcoming 12 months on an anonymous basis. They are conducted across a wide range of industries, company sizes and functional specialties.
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 since tempered the global...
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 of current planning...
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 both of these...
Events & Roundtables
Oxford Business Group is the research partner for over 800 major business conferences annually in the five continents. To enquire about booking an OBG speaker or featuring OBG research at your event, please email us via the form on our contact page.
Smart Infrastructure Development in Indonesia
Digitalisation has the potential to impact large parts of the Construction & Real Estate value chain, and where future value will be generated. OBG, in partnership with PwC, has invited key stakeholders in the construction and real estate industries in Indonesia to participate in...
What will be the legacy of Dubai Expo 2020?
With the event expected to contribute approximately Dh122.6bn ($33.4bn) to Dubai’s economy between 2013 and 2031, a wide range of sectors – including financial services, infrastructure, construction, real estate, hospitality, tourism and transport...
Roundtable on critical issues for the Peruvian mining sector in 2019
The conversation looked at three major themes: bringing technology to the forefront of all mining activity to boost productivity and increase margins; forecasting and adapting to the future of commodities on a global scale; and discussing a mining new deal to explore how to create...
Global Platform Video
OBG Global Platform showcases government, economic and business leaders in visually compelling video interviews designed to achieve maximum impact with a global audience. These interviews are an avenue to share unique insights into a wide variety of countries, sectors and issues, and establish the interviewee as an expert in their field.
