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    Global Agrifood Systems Require $1.1 Trillion Annually to Achieve Sustainability Goals by 2030

    Global Agrifood Systems Require $1.1 Trillion Annually to Achieve Sustainability Goals by 2030

    FAO Report Highlights Severe Agricultural Land Degradation Across the Arab Region

    FAO Report Highlights Severe Agricultural Land Degradation Across the Arab Region

    Oman: Over 250 Model Farms Drive Fruit Production Growth in Dhahirah

    Oman: Over 250 Model Farms Drive Fruit Production Growth in Dhahirah

    Africa: From Food Importer to Global Powerhouse

    Africa: From Food Importer to Global Powerhouse

    Oman Eyes Boost in Grape Production Through Smart Farming and Model Farms

    Oman Eyes Boost in Grape Production Through Smart Farming and Model Farms

    Oman Launches Integrated Agriculture Hub in Dhofar’s Najd Region

    Oman Launches Integrated Agriculture Hub in Dhofar’s Najd Region

    Citrus and Potatoes Lead Egypt’s H1 Agricultural Exports, Reaching 5.2 Million Tonnes

    Citrus and Potatoes Lead Egypt’s H1 Agricultural Exports, Reaching 5.2 Million Tonnes

    Food Tech Market Set to Reach $224.31B by 2032, Powered by Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Innovation

    Food Tech Market Set to Reach $224.31B by 2032, Powered by Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Innovation

    GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

    GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

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      Oman Signs $520 Million Salt Mining Deal as Part of Mining Sector Expansion

      Oman Signs $520 Million Salt Mining Deal as Part of Mining Sector Expansion

      Oman’s Manufacturing Sector Adds $10 Billion to the National Economy

      Oman’s Manufacturing Sector Adds $10 Billion to the National Economy

      Oman Advances Vision 2040 with 95% of Strategic Programs Underway

      Oman Advances Vision 2040 with 95% of Strategic Programs Underway

      Saudi Arabia Launches Second Phase of Industrial Incentives to Attract High-Value Investment

      Saudi Arabia Launches Second Phase of Industrial Incentives to Attract High-Value Investment

      Qatar’s Economy to Grow 6.5% by 2027 on LNG Expansion – World Bank

      Qatar’s Economy to Grow 6.5% by 2027 on LNG Expansion – World Bank

      GCC Economic Growth Revised Upward to 4.4% in 2025 Despite Global Trade Tensions

      GCC Economic Growth Revised Upward to 4.4% in 2025 Despite Global Trade Tensions

      UAE Economy Poised to Grow 5.1% in 2025 — ICAEW

      UAE Economy Poised to Grow 5.1% in 2025 — ICAEW

      Iraq Plans Major Cement Industry Expansion with New Plants Producing 52 Million Tons Annually

      Iraq Plans Major Cement Industry Expansion with New Plants Producing 52 Million Tons Annually

      UAE’s GDP Reaches $483 Billion in 2024, Fueled by Non-Oil Expansion

      UAE’s GDP Reaches $483 Billion in 2024, Fueled by Non-Oil Expansion

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        Saudi Arabia’s Construction Market Set to Hit $96 Billion by 2030

        Saudi Arabia’s Construction Market Set to Hit $96 Billion by 2030

        New Aerial Images Showcase the Monumental Scale of Baghdad’s $1 Billion+ Landmark Project

        New Aerial Images Showcase the Monumental Scale of Baghdad’s $1 Billion+ Landmark Project

        Iraq Pushes Ahead with Full Infrastructure Rollout for New Al-Sadr City

        Iraq Pushes Ahead with Full Infrastructure Rollout for New Al-Sadr City

        Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Targets 87% Construction Waste Recycling In 2025 Sustainability Push

        Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Targets 87% Construction Waste Recycling In 2025 Sustainability Push

        Global Modular Construction Market to Hit USD 157.9 Billion by 2032

        Global Modular Construction Market to Hit USD 157.9 Billion by 2032

        GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

        GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

        GCC Cement Market Forecasted to Reach 142.8 Million Tons by 2033, Growing at a 4.7% CAGR

        GCC Cement Market Forecasted to Reach 142.8 Million Tons by 2033, Growing at a 4.7% CAGR

        Qatar’s Infrastructure Sector Set for Robust Growth and Investment Opportunities

        Qatar’s Infrastructure Sector Set for Robust Growth and Investment Opportunities

        Ashghal to Launch 10 New Drainage Projects in Q4 2025

        Ashghal to Launch 10 New Drainage Projects in Q4 2025

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          Turkish Firm ENKA Secures $289M Contract to Upgrade Power Plant in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah

          Turkish Firm ENKA Secures $289M Contract to Upgrade Power Plant in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah

          Oman Seeks Bids for Two Major Substation Projects

          Oman Seeks Bids for Two Major Substation Projects

          Iraq Set to Launch First Nuclear Training Reactor in Partnership with China

          Iraq Set to Launch First Nuclear Training Reactor in Partnership with China

          Qatar 2025: From Energy Powerhouse to Innovation Leader

          Qatar 2025: From Energy Powerhouse to Innovation Leader

          Iraq Aims for 12 GW of Renewable Energy by 2030

          Iraq Aims for 12 GW of Renewable Energy by 2030

          Iraq Launches Ambitious Plan for 1,000 Solar Projects in Three Years

          Iraq Launches Ambitious Plan for 1,000 Solar Projects in Three Years

          Iraq and Power China International Sign Deal to Strengthen National Power Grid

          Iraq and Power China International Sign Deal to Strengthen National Power Grid

          Qatar Adds 875 MW in Solar Power, Boosts Renewable Energy Push

          Qatar Adds 875 MW in Solar Power, Boosts Renewable Energy Push

          Oman Breaks Ground on $1.6 Billion Marsa LNG Project in Suhar

          Oman Breaks Ground on $1.6 Billion Marsa LNG Project in Suhar

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            Qatar Medicare 2025 Returns to Doha as the Premier International Healthcare Platform

            Qatar Medicare 2025 Returns to Doha as the Premier International Healthcare Platform

            Qatar’s Health Spending Set to Climb 14% by 2029

            Qatar’s Health Spending Set to Climb 14% by 2029

            Qatar Precision Health Institute and Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education Expand Collaboration to Inspire Future Scientists

            Qatar Precision Health Institute and Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education Expand Collaboration to Inspire Future Scientists

            Qatar and the UK Explore Deeper Cooperation in Healthcare

            Qatar and the UK Explore Deeper Cooperation in Healthcare

            The View Hospital Becomes Qatar’s First Private Facility with a Dedicated Dialysis Unit

            The View Hospital Becomes Qatar’s First Private Facility with a Dedicated Dialysis Unit

            Qatar’s Ambulance System Sets Global Benchmark with Cutting-Edge Pre-Hospital Care

            Qatar’s Ambulance System Sets Global Benchmark with Cutting-Edge Pre-Hospital Care

            Sidra Medicine Pioneers Holistic, Culturally Sensitive Fertility Care in Qatar

            Sidra Medicine Pioneers Holistic, Culturally Sensitive Fertility Care in Qatar

            Hamad Medical Corporation Receives Global Recognition with JCI Accreditation

            Hamad Medical Corporation Receives Global Recognition with JCI Accreditation

            Daewoong Pharmaceutical Debuts Nabotah Botulinum Toxin in Qatar

            Daewoong Pharmaceutical Debuts Nabotah Botulinum Toxin in Qatar

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              Saudi Arabia Welcomes Record 116 Million Tourists in 2024, Spending Reaches $76 Billion

              Saudi Arabia Welcomes Record 116 Million Tourists in 2024, Spending Reaches $76 Billion

              Oman Secures $6.7 Billion in Tourism Investments Toward $7.8 Billion Goal by 2025

              Oman Secures $6.7 Billion in Tourism Investments Toward $7.8 Billion Goal by 2025

              Oman Unveils 3-Kilometer Tourist Walkway in Nakhal: A Transformative Step for Local Tourism

              Oman Unveils 3-Kilometer Tourist Walkway in Nakhal: A Transformative Step for Local Tourism

              Middle East’s Schengen Style GCC Tourist Visa Approved, to be Rolled Out ‘Soon’

              Middle East’s Schengen Style GCC Tourist Visa Approved, to be Rolled Out ‘Soon’

              Oman’s Hotel Sector Sees Strong Growth in Revenues and International Guests

              Oman’s Hotel Sector Sees Strong Growth in Revenues and International Guests

              Middle East Tourism Spending Set to Reach $350 Billion by 2030, Driven by Luxury, Sports, and Business Travel Boom

              Middle East Tourism Spending Set to Reach $350 Billion by 2030, Driven by Luxury, Sports, and Business Travel Boom

              Qatar’s Evolving Culinary Landscape Gains Global Attention as a Tourism Driver

              Qatar’s Evolving Culinary Landscape Gains Global Attention as a Tourism Driver

              Qatar’s Tourism Sector Adds $14.9 Billion to GDP in 2024, Marks 14% Growth

              Qatar’s Tourism Sector Adds $14.9 Billion to GDP in 2024, Marks 14% Growth

              Qatar Launches AI-Driven Health Tourism Strategy to Position Doha as a Global Medical Travel Destination

              Qatar Launches AI-Driven Health Tourism Strategy to Position Doha as a Global Medical Travel Destination

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                Oman’s Manufacturing Sector Adds $10 Billion to the National Economy

                Oman’s Manufacturing Sector Adds $10 Billion to the National Economy

                Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Targets 87% Construction Waste Recycling In 2025 Sustainability Push

                Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Targets 87% Construction Waste Recycling In 2025 Sustainability Push

                Qatar Strengthens Circular Economy with Expansion of Recycling Facilities

                Qatar Strengthens Circular Economy with Expansion of Recycling Facilities

                Food Tech Market Set to Reach $224.31B by 2032, Powered by Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Innovation

                Food Tech Market Set to Reach $224.31B by 2032, Powered by Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Innovation

                Packaging Becomes Lifeline for Struggling Print Industry

                Packaging Becomes Lifeline for Struggling Print Industry

                MENA’s Coated Printing and Writing Paper Market Forecast to Grow 1.6% Annually Through 2035

                MENA’s Coated Printing and Writing Paper Market Forecast to Grow 1.6% Annually Through 2035

                Oman Recycles 2.4 Million Tonnes of Construction Waste in 2024

                Oman Recycles 2.4 Million Tonnes of Construction Waste in 2024

                Printed Packaging Labels & Release Liners Set for Strong Global Growth

                Printed Packaging Labels & Release Liners Set for Strong Global Growth

                How 3D printing is changing packaging

                How 3D printing is changing packaging

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                  GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                  GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                  Empowering Oman’s Future: Turning AI Vision into Practical Impact

                  Empowering Oman’s Future: Turning AI Vision into Practical Impact

                  Qatar’s Thriving Tech Sector Boosts GDP and Attracts Global Talent

                  Qatar’s Thriving Tech Sector Boosts GDP and Attracts Global Talent

                  Cisco VP: GCC Must Bridge AI Readiness Gap with Investment in Infrastructure, Skills, and Security

                  Cisco VP: GCC Must Bridge AI Readiness Gap with Investment in Infrastructure, Skills, and Security

                  How AI Is Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

                  How AI Is Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

                  How AI and Digital Labour Are Reshaping the Future of Work in the Middle East

                  How AI and Digital Labour Are Reshaping the Future of Work in the Middle East

                  Why the Middle East’s AI Strategy Needs More Than Just Large Language Models

                  Why the Middle East’s AI Strategy Needs More Than Just Large Language Models

                  Middle East Businesses Ramp Up AI Investments as 91% Expect Productivity Gains

                  Middle East Businesses Ramp Up AI Investments as 91% Expect Productivity Gains

                  Driving Middle East Growth: Accelerating AI and Cloud Adoption for Smarter Governance

                  Driving Middle East Growth: Accelerating AI and Cloud Adoption for Smarter Governance

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                    Iraq Launches New US$930 Million Railway Project to Strengthen Connectivity and Drive Economic Growth

                    Iraq Launches New US$930 Million Railway Project to Strengthen Connectivity and Drive Economic Growth

                    Iraq Pushes Ahead with Full Infrastructure Rollout for New Al-Sadr City

                    Iraq Pushes Ahead with Full Infrastructure Rollout for New Al-Sadr City

                    GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                    GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                    Saudi Arabia Unveils $7 Billion Cross-Kingdom Rail Corridor

                    Saudi Arabia Unveils $7 Billion Cross-Kingdom Rail Corridor

                    Riyadh Unveils Final Master Plan for Expo 2030

                    Riyadh Unveils Final Master Plan for Expo 2030

                    Qatar’s Infrastructure Sector Set for Robust Growth and Investment Opportunities

                    Qatar’s Infrastructure Sector Set for Robust Growth and Investment Opportunities

                    Saudi Arabia Unveils New Unified Road Code to Transform National Transport

                    Saudi Arabia Unveils New Unified Road Code to Transform National Transport

                    Oman: A Strategic Logistics Hub with World-Class Infrastructure

                    Oman: A Strategic Logistics Hub with World-Class Infrastructure

                    Building resilience in Africa’s agrifood supply chains

                    Building resilience in Africa’s agrifood supply chains

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                      Global Agrifood Systems Require $1.1 Trillion Annually to Achieve Sustainability Goals by 2030

                      Global Agrifood Systems Require $1.1 Trillion Annually to Achieve Sustainability Goals by 2030

                      FAO Report Highlights Severe Agricultural Land Degradation Across the Arab Region

                      FAO Report Highlights Severe Agricultural Land Degradation Across the Arab Region

                      Oman: Over 250 Model Farms Drive Fruit Production Growth in Dhahirah

                      Oman: Over 250 Model Farms Drive Fruit Production Growth in Dhahirah

                      Africa: From Food Importer to Global Powerhouse

                      Africa: From Food Importer to Global Powerhouse

                      Oman Eyes Boost in Grape Production Through Smart Farming and Model Farms

                      Oman Eyes Boost in Grape Production Through Smart Farming and Model Farms

                      Oman Launches Integrated Agriculture Hub in Dhofar’s Najd Region

                      Oman Launches Integrated Agriculture Hub in Dhofar’s Najd Region

                      Citrus and Potatoes Lead Egypt’s H1 Agricultural Exports, Reaching 5.2 Million Tonnes

                      Citrus and Potatoes Lead Egypt’s H1 Agricultural Exports, Reaching 5.2 Million Tonnes

                      Food Tech Market Set to Reach $224.31B by 2032, Powered by Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Innovation

                      Food Tech Market Set to Reach $224.31B by 2032, Powered by Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Innovation

                      GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                      GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

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                        Oman Signs $520 Million Salt Mining Deal as Part of Mining Sector Expansion

                        Oman Signs $520 Million Salt Mining Deal as Part of Mining Sector Expansion

                        Oman’s Manufacturing Sector Adds $10 Billion to the National Economy

                        Oman’s Manufacturing Sector Adds $10 Billion to the National Economy

                        Oman Advances Vision 2040 with 95% of Strategic Programs Underway

                        Oman Advances Vision 2040 with 95% of Strategic Programs Underway

                        Saudi Arabia Launches Second Phase of Industrial Incentives to Attract High-Value Investment

                        Saudi Arabia Launches Second Phase of Industrial Incentives to Attract High-Value Investment

                        Qatar’s Economy to Grow 6.5% by 2027 on LNG Expansion – World Bank

                        Qatar’s Economy to Grow 6.5% by 2027 on LNG Expansion – World Bank

                        GCC Economic Growth Revised Upward to 4.4% in 2025 Despite Global Trade Tensions

                        GCC Economic Growth Revised Upward to 4.4% in 2025 Despite Global Trade Tensions

                        UAE Economy Poised to Grow 5.1% in 2025 — ICAEW

                        UAE Economy Poised to Grow 5.1% in 2025 — ICAEW

                        Iraq Plans Major Cement Industry Expansion with New Plants Producing 52 Million Tons Annually

                        Iraq Plans Major Cement Industry Expansion with New Plants Producing 52 Million Tons Annually

                        UAE’s GDP Reaches $483 Billion in 2024, Fueled by Non-Oil Expansion

                        UAE’s GDP Reaches $483 Billion in 2024, Fueled by Non-Oil Expansion

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                          Saudi Arabia’s Construction Market Set to Hit $96 Billion by 2030

                          Saudi Arabia’s Construction Market Set to Hit $96 Billion by 2030

                          New Aerial Images Showcase the Monumental Scale of Baghdad’s $1 Billion+ Landmark Project

                          New Aerial Images Showcase the Monumental Scale of Baghdad’s $1 Billion+ Landmark Project

                          Iraq Pushes Ahead with Full Infrastructure Rollout for New Al-Sadr City

                          Iraq Pushes Ahead with Full Infrastructure Rollout for New Al-Sadr City

                          Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Targets 87% Construction Waste Recycling In 2025 Sustainability Push

                          Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Targets 87% Construction Waste Recycling In 2025 Sustainability Push

                          Global Modular Construction Market to Hit USD 157.9 Billion by 2032

                          Global Modular Construction Market to Hit USD 157.9 Billion by 2032

                          GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                          GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                          GCC Cement Market Forecasted to Reach 142.8 Million Tons by 2033, Growing at a 4.7% CAGR

                          GCC Cement Market Forecasted to Reach 142.8 Million Tons by 2033, Growing at a 4.7% CAGR

                          Qatar’s Infrastructure Sector Set for Robust Growth and Investment Opportunities

                          Qatar’s Infrastructure Sector Set for Robust Growth and Investment Opportunities

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                          Ashghal to Launch 10 New Drainage Projects in Q4 2025

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                            Turkish Firm ENKA Secures $289M Contract to Upgrade Power Plant in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah

                            Turkish Firm ENKA Secures $289M Contract to Upgrade Power Plant in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah

                            Oman Seeks Bids for Two Major Substation Projects

                            Oman Seeks Bids for Two Major Substation Projects

                            Iraq Set to Launch First Nuclear Training Reactor in Partnership with China

                            Iraq Set to Launch First Nuclear Training Reactor in Partnership with China

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                            Qatar 2025: From Energy Powerhouse to Innovation Leader

                            Iraq Aims for 12 GW of Renewable Energy by 2030

                            Iraq Aims for 12 GW of Renewable Energy by 2030

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                            Iraq Launches Ambitious Plan for 1,000 Solar Projects in Three Years

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                            Iraq and Power China International Sign Deal to Strengthen National Power Grid

                            Qatar Adds 875 MW in Solar Power, Boosts Renewable Energy Push

                            Qatar Adds 875 MW in Solar Power, Boosts Renewable Energy Push

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                            Oman Breaks Ground on $1.6 Billion Marsa LNG Project in Suhar

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                              Qatar Medicare 2025 Returns to Doha as the Premier International Healthcare Platform

                              Qatar Medicare 2025 Returns to Doha as the Premier International Healthcare Platform

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                              Qatar’s Health Spending Set to Climb 14% by 2029

                              Qatar Precision Health Institute and Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education Expand Collaboration to Inspire Future Scientists

                              Qatar Precision Health Institute and Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education Expand Collaboration to Inspire Future Scientists

                              Qatar and the UK Explore Deeper Cooperation in Healthcare

                              Qatar and the UK Explore Deeper Cooperation in Healthcare

                              The View Hospital Becomes Qatar’s First Private Facility with a Dedicated Dialysis Unit

                              The View Hospital Becomes Qatar’s First Private Facility with a Dedicated Dialysis Unit

                              Qatar’s Ambulance System Sets Global Benchmark with Cutting-Edge Pre-Hospital Care

                              Qatar’s Ambulance System Sets Global Benchmark with Cutting-Edge Pre-Hospital Care

                              Sidra Medicine Pioneers Holistic, Culturally Sensitive Fertility Care in Qatar

                              Sidra Medicine Pioneers Holistic, Culturally Sensitive Fertility Care in Qatar

                              Hamad Medical Corporation Receives Global Recognition with JCI Accreditation

                              Hamad Medical Corporation Receives Global Recognition with JCI Accreditation

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                              Daewoong Pharmaceutical Debuts Nabotah Botulinum Toxin in Qatar

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                                Saudi Arabia Welcomes Record 116 Million Tourists in 2024, Spending Reaches $76 Billion

                                Saudi Arabia Welcomes Record 116 Million Tourists in 2024, Spending Reaches $76 Billion

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                                Oman Secures $6.7 Billion in Tourism Investments Toward $7.8 Billion Goal by 2025

                                Oman Unveils 3-Kilometer Tourist Walkway in Nakhal: A Transformative Step for Local Tourism

                                Oman Unveils 3-Kilometer Tourist Walkway in Nakhal: A Transformative Step for Local Tourism

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                                Middle East’s Schengen Style GCC Tourist Visa Approved, to be Rolled Out ‘Soon’

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                                Oman’s Hotel Sector Sees Strong Growth in Revenues and International Guests

                                Middle East Tourism Spending Set to Reach $350 Billion by 2030, Driven by Luxury, Sports, and Business Travel Boom

                                Middle East Tourism Spending Set to Reach $350 Billion by 2030, Driven by Luxury, Sports, and Business Travel Boom

                                Qatar’s Evolving Culinary Landscape Gains Global Attention as a Tourism Driver

                                Qatar’s Evolving Culinary Landscape Gains Global Attention as a Tourism Driver

                                Qatar’s Tourism Sector Adds $14.9 Billion to GDP in 2024, Marks 14% Growth

                                Qatar’s Tourism Sector Adds $14.9 Billion to GDP in 2024, Marks 14% Growth

                                Qatar Launches AI-Driven Health Tourism Strategy to Position Doha as a Global Medical Travel Destination

                                Qatar Launches AI-Driven Health Tourism Strategy to Position Doha as a Global Medical Travel Destination

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                                  Oman’s Manufacturing Sector Adds $10 Billion to the National Economy

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                                  Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Targets 87% Construction Waste Recycling In 2025 Sustainability Push

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                                  Qatar Strengthens Circular Economy with Expansion of Recycling Facilities

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                                  Food Tech Market Set to Reach $224.31B by 2032, Powered by Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Innovation

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                                  Packaging Becomes Lifeline for Struggling Print Industry

                                  MENA’s Coated Printing and Writing Paper Market Forecast to Grow 1.6% Annually Through 2035

                                  MENA’s Coated Printing and Writing Paper Market Forecast to Grow 1.6% Annually Through 2035

                                  Oman Recycles 2.4 Million Tonnes of Construction Waste in 2024

                                  Oman Recycles 2.4 Million Tonnes of Construction Waste in 2024

                                  Printed Packaging Labels & Release Liners Set for Strong Global Growth

                                  Printed Packaging Labels & Release Liners Set for Strong Global Growth

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                                  How 3D printing is changing packaging

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                                    GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                                    Empowering Oman’s Future: Turning AI Vision into Practical Impact

                                    Empowering Oman’s Future: Turning AI Vision into Practical Impact

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                                    Qatar’s Thriving Tech Sector Boosts GDP and Attracts Global Talent

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                                    Cisco VP: GCC Must Bridge AI Readiness Gap with Investment in Infrastructure, Skills, and Security

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                                    How AI Is Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

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                                    How AI and Digital Labour Are Reshaping the Future of Work in the Middle East

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                                    Why the Middle East’s AI Strategy Needs More Than Just Large Language Models

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                                    Middle East Businesses Ramp Up AI Investments as 91% Expect Productivity Gains

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                                    Driving Middle East Growth: Accelerating AI and Cloud Adoption for Smarter Governance

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                                      Iraq Launches New US$930 Million Railway Project to Strengthen Connectivity and Drive Economic Growth

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                                      Iraq Pushes Ahead with Full Infrastructure Rollout for New Al-Sadr City

                                      GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

                                      GCC Drone Market to Surpass USD 2 Billion by 2033, Driven by Tech Innovation and Industry Demand

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                                      Saudi Arabia Unveils $7 Billion Cross-Kingdom Rail Corridor

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                                      Riyadh Unveils Final Master Plan for Expo 2030

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                                      Qatar’s Infrastructure Sector Set for Robust Growth and Investment Opportunities

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                                      Saudi Arabia Unveils New Unified Road Code to Transform National Transport

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                                      Oman: A Strategic Logistics Hub with World-Class Infrastructure

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                                      Budget paves way for fast-tracking Omani rail program

                                      Oxford Business Group

                                      January 26, 2013
                                      in Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics
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                                      Public transport in Oman has been earmarked for a major funding boost under the 2013 budget, and a planned national rail network is set to receive the lion’s share of the spend. Oman’s $15bn rail network system will provide links between domestic production and logistics hubs, while supporting efforts to open up trade links across the region.

                                      The initiative spearheads a wave of transport projects, which includes a capital works program to expand road and aviation infrastructure and which is aimed at fast-tracking regional integration. The 2013 budget, which was outlined at the beginning of January, indicated a rise in overall outlays of 12% on the adjusted 2012 spending program, with infrastructure expenditure increasing by up to 30%.

                                      The rail network is set to play a pivotal role in connecting the industrial production centers of Sohar, Duqm and Salalah, all sited some distance from residential areas and natural resources. Oman has an extensive land mass, and faces logistical challenges when trying to move large volumes of bulky cargo over long distances. The new train service, which is expected to include more than 1000 km of dual track when completed, will prove particularly useful in helping transport minerals.

                                      Ahmed bin Mohammed al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, said he was confident the rail network would make a significant contribution to economic development by boosting production and employment. “The national railway is a highly ambitious project connecting Oman with other countries in the region and can trigger the national growth by leaps and bounds. We will soon float tenders for the related works of the current phase of the project,” he said in early January.

                                      The Minister Responsible for Financial Affairs, Darwish Bin Ismail Al Balushi, told the media on January 2 that the railway initiative would be partially financed by a $10bn fund provided by fellow GCC members.

                                      In line with plans already drawn up, the network will run from the northern border with the UAE to Salalah in the far south. Branch lines will link up with other major economic centres in the Gulf of Oman and Kuwait, and proposals have been made for the line to be extended from Salalah into Yemen.

                                      Oman’s infrastructure and investment drive is expected to produce higher-than-anticipated GDP for 2013. The government has revised its 12-month forecast for economic growth up from the 7% predicted last year to 8.3%. The non-oil sector contribution to GDP is expected to grow by 10.6% on the back of anticipated higher levels of investment in transport and other infrastructure.

                                      The rail network will offer opportunities for private firms across the board, including design and construction, the supply of materials, infrastructure and rolling stock, and technical services.

                                      However, the government appears to have decided against private ownership of the network, at least in the medium term. In announcing the larger investment program, the transport minister said the state planned to set up an owning company for the network that would oversee the planning, design, tendering and construction of the rail system. Once the network is operational, the national railway company will be responsible for appointing private sector firms to run the system, including hiring, buying and leasing services.

                                      The government is keen to fast track its rail program. However, the project has already been hit by delays following a decision in September to cancel an initial tender for design consultants over a query on submissions from the state tender board. A new tender for the $155m contract will be offered.

                                      The country hopes to have its rail network operating by around 2018, with the design stage expected to be completed early next year and construction of the first stage due to begin by the third quarter of 2014. The government is keen to minimize delays, aware that further hiccups could impact what is a tight timetable. It will also be keeping a close eye on the Gulf-wide rail network’s progress, which the GCC hopes will be fully operational by the end of the decade.
                                      Oxford Business Group
                                      26 January

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