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: Kuwait 2025
Kuwait is advancing reforms under New Kuwait 2035 to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons. Governance changes, infrastructure investment and financial sector reforms are supporting private sector growth, while expansion in digital technology...
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025
The near- to medium-term outlook for Saudi Arabia is broadly positive, with growth expected to accelerate as oil output rises in 2026 and non-oil activity continues to expand. While oil continues to play a central role, the underlying structure of the economy has shifted...
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...
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.
Report: Mexico’s evolving position in global supply chains
Mexico is emerging as a pivotal hub in the reconfiguration of global supply chains, driven by shifting investment and production strategies amid current...
Saudi Arabia Privatisation and PPPs Report
Saudi Arabia’s public-private partnership (PPP) framework is advancing as a key enabler of Vision 2030’s economic diversification agenda...
Report: Trade shifts and value creation across the Red Sea Corridor
Global trade realignment is reshaping logistics flows across the Red Sea Corridor, Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, India and South-east Asia. This Impact...
State of Saudi Arabia's Media Sector Report 2026
Saudi Arabia’s media sector is entering a period of sustained expansion, supported by regulation, rising consumer demand and targeted investment...
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.
Are war-related risk premiums creating a growth opportunity for emerging market insurance sectors?
The Iran war and its consequences for maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have laid bare structural weaknesses in global...
Moutaz Al Khayyat, Group Chairman, Power International
On challenges and investment opportunties
Digital trade corridors are emerging as a strategic hedge against physical supply chain disruption
The disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz reinforces a strategic argument that has been gaining traction...
Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary, Minister of Media, and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gmedia
On advancing Saudi Arabia’s media ecosystem under Vision 2030
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.
Syrian Strategic Forum
Syria’s return to structured national economic dialogue was marked by the inaugural launch of the Syrian Strategic Forum in Damascus, bringing together ministers, policymakers and business leaders. Partnered with Oxford Business Group, the forum’s objective is to align policy, investment priorities and national development goals.
Made for Trade Live
Speaking at DMCC's recent Made for Trade Live event held in London, OBG's Global Editor-in-Chief, Oliver Cornock, shared his views on the UK - UAE economic partnership.
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...
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.
