Qatar emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in robust shape, delivering a vaccine programme that had, as of May 2024, administered 7.6m doses and protected the vast majority of the population. Moreover, ...

What is your assessment of the quality of Djibouti’s tertiary education system in its current state? NABIL MOHAMED AHMED: Since the establishment of the University of Djibouti in 2006, the government ...

As part of its efforts to develop the digital economy, the government of Oman launched the National Digital Economy Programme (NDEP) in October 2021 to accelerate the sultanate’s technological ...

In recent years the greater activity and growth in the real estate sector has contributed to Ghana’s continued economic expansion. Private entities own more than 70% of properties in the local ...

How is the rollout of the new national insurance programme expected to reshape demand patterns across the Kingdom? SHABAB BIN SAAD AL GHAMDI: It creates a clearer separation between public financing ...

Qatar’s retail landscape is evolving rapidly following a boost in modernisation and infrastructure investment in 2022. As the country becomes increasingly attractive as a tourist destination, it ...

There has been a significant transformation in Oman’s education and health sectors in recent decades, supported by long-term development strategies and actionable mid-term plans. The government has ...

In 2023 Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector grew significantly, with gross written premium (GWP) rising 22.7% to $17.5bn, driven by regulatory reforms, economic diversification and increased risk ...

How does the National Social Health Insurance Programme (Sehati) initiative fit into Bahrain’s broader vision for health care reform? DR. JALILA BINT AL SAYYED JAWAD HASSAN: Sehati is a cornerstone of ...

Indonesia has made steady progress in economic development in recent years, anchored on the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, which aims to industrialise the country, raise the GDP per capita to $25,000 ...

Saudi Arabia’s media sector is entering a period of sustained expansion, supported by regulation, rising consumer demand and targeted investment. This report, produced in partnership with Gmedia, ...

Kuwait’s industrial sector has remained resilient despite recent local and global economic headwinds. The country’s manufacturing base was buffeted by the global Covid-19 pandemic and the impact of ...