The Report: Bahrain 2024. Bahrain economy is accelerating, fuelled by a dynamic private sector and increasing foreign interest. Relatively low inflation has added to the kingdom’s appeal as a place to do business, while interest rates were lowered successively in …

Saudi Arabia’s economy is diversifying under Vision 2030, with strong growth in the digital economy and government-led giga-projects. While oil activity slowed in 2023, tourism income surged 38%, driving a record service trade surplus. The Kingdom is forecast to grow 4.6% in 2025, offering a dynamic business environment for …

Indonesia, a South-east Asian archipelago, is on a path to significant economic growth, aiming for 8% annual expansion and targeting a top-five global economy by 2045. Key areas of focus include infrastructure, renewable energy and economic self-sufficiency. Reforms across banking, the digital economy, tourism and industry are poised to drive progress and further elevate the country’s global ...

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 population, stable political environment and membership in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, providing a point of entry for foreign and domestic investors to the country’s ...

The political leadership of Qatar has been working over recent decades to position the country as a powerful economy and influential sovereign entity, well prepared to address future challenges. With a relatively small population and substantial revenue generated from having the third-largest proven natural gas reserves globally, Qatar has one of the world’s highest GDP

Nigeria’s global strategic importance derives from its position as having both Africa’s largest population and economy, a reality undergirded by the entrepreneurial drive of its young population. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, aggressive intervention programmes by the Central Bank of Nigeria and support from international partners fuelled a recovery ...

Propelled by a major infrastructure development drive in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and a broad loosening of investment and business regulations, Qatar’s economy has undergone a significant expansion in recent years. The country’s immense natural gas reserves are being further tapped and its production capacity expanded, while related revenue is …

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Bahrain’s insurance sector posted another year of growth in 2023, with leading conventional and Islamic underwriters reporting healthy premium and earnings results. The outlook is even more positive moving through 2024 and beyond. The industry’s strong performance comes despite several years of turbulence in the global economy and knock-on …