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What makes South Africa an exciting place to invest? ◊ South Africa is the largest economy in the African continent – accounting for one-quarter of the gross domestic product – with $280 billion in national GDP and $5,100 per capita…
What makes Thailand an exciting place to invest? ◊ Thailand 4.0 is the nationwide drive to escape the middle income trap through technological innovation. This means mobilising the private sector through investment in science and technology – and emphasising human…
Please introduce VIVA Bahrain to our readers and viewers. VIVA is a 100% subsidiary of Saudi Telecom established and launched in March 2010. Our strategy was clear; to transform the telecom industry in Bahrain and deliver on the requirements of…
What makes Bahrain an exciting place to invest? ◊ The kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030 a comprehensive plan for the country’s development, places a priority on diversifying from oil revenues, with foreign direct investment a key driver. ◊ The kingdom boasts…
Hayut International started as a telecommunications company, but has now evolved into new areas like renewable energy. What would you say is your main focus is right now? We have always been interested in developing unique and innovative solutions. We…
How do you assess the current state of the ICT sector in Oman? ICT is just catching up when it comes to the world standards, but it is fast creating a robust ICT infrastructure for all the other sectors. In…
What makes Oman an exciting place to invest? ◊ Falling oil prices force Oman to re-direct its economic future. The second largest sector, currently undergoing huge development, is the tourism industry. Current investment of US$260 million will create 2,000 new hotel…
Over-reliance on oil production has left the countries of the Arabian Peninsula vulnerable to declines in the price of oil. A swift decline last year led to stagnation in almost all Gulf economies. The notable exception: Oman. Since 1970, the year…
