On how social media and AI are reshaping advertising and marketing In which key ways is Saudi Arabia’s advertising segment evolving, and what standout opportunities does this present? ELDA CHOUCAIR: ...

Amid Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, Taiwan Strait and elsewhere, global military expenditure increased 6.8% to reach $2.4trn in 2023 – the highest level ever ...

Saudi Arabia’s ICT sector has already achieved notable success. As of 2022 it is the largest and fastest-growing market in the MENA region, with a value of SR154bn ($41.1bn). The scale of the ...

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 ...

Qatar’s capital markets are currently going through a time of major new initiatives, with reforms and structural improvements rolling out. These target the widening and strengthening of the existing ...

Saudi Arabia’s ICT and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors have emerged as central pillars of the Kingdom’s economic transformation agenda, reflecting the growing strategic importance of digital ...

Agriculture is a major driver of economic growth in Ghana, as well as an important source of foreign exchange. In 2021 the amount of arable land was estimated at 20.7% of the country’s 238,500 sq km.

The government of Ghana has been steadily developing the country’s tourism sector in an effort to make it the main foreign exchange earner for the country and improve the livelihoods of rural ...

An export-focused growth strategy has long informed Ghana’s industrialisation agenda. The country’s economic infrastructure is key to this growth strategy, which comprises special economic zones (SEZs ...

Ghana’s industrial strategy has been a reference point in the acceleration of Africa’s industrialisation drive in recent years. Since 2015 industrial subsectors such as manufacturing, and oil and gas ...

Substantial public investment in logistics infrastructure over the past decade has helped establish a robust business environment that facilitates access for foreign companies. The government has ...

Endless white sandy beaches, inexpensive accommodation, tasty cuisine, exotic jungle treks and friendly locals have all propelled Thailand to its reputation as a quintessential tropical tourism ...