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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

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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

                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

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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

                  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

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                    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

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                    Oman: A Strategic Logistics Hub with World-Class Infrastructure

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                      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

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                        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

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

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

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                          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

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                            Oman Seeks Bids for Two Major Substation Projects

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

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                            Qatar 2025: From Energy Powerhouse to Innovation Leader

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                            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

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                            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

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

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

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                              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

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

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                              Sidra Medicine Pioneers Holistic, Culturally Sensitive Fertility Care in Qatar

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                              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

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

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                                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

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

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

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

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                                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

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

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                                  Oman Recycles 2.4 Million Tonnes of Construction Waste in 2024

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                                  Printed Packaging Labels & Release Liners Set for Strong Global Growth

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

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                                    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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                                      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

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                                      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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                                      Oxford Business Group

                                      November 24, 2014
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                                      Plans for increased spending on infrastructure developments are set to support further growth in Bahrain’s industrial sector via improved transport links and the construction of new large-scale facilities. However, falling oil revenue may impact funding availability for some capital works, potentially cooling long-term prospects in the sector.

                                      Infrastructure and development projects, worth an estimated $22bn, are expected to be rolled out before the end of the decade, the Minister of Transportation, Kamal bin Ahmed said in October. Many of these projects, such as the $2.5bn expansion of production capacity at Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) with the opening of a sixth production line and upgrades to the processing facilities of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), are linked to the industrial expansion program.

                                      But long-term investment plans may be dampened by falling oil prices. A November report issued by ratings agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), said any prolonged decline in oil prices will likely slow the economies of the GCC members, in particular hurting infrastructure projects. It noted Bahrain as one of the most vulnerable states, alongside Oman. “The lower oil price could slow economic growth for the GCC and weaken the operating environment for the corporate and infrastructure sector,” said S&P.

                                      Improving flow of goods
                                      Plans to build a second causeway linking the Kingdom with Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the GCC in terms of GDP and market size, have been welcomed by the industrial and manufacturing sector. Bahrain’s strategic location in the Arabian Gulf is an important advantage for the industrial sector; goods can be moved both within and exported from the Kingdom rapidly. In addition, the harbor area and industrial zones are all within 35 km of Saudi Arabia via the existing King Fahd Causeway.

                                      However, congestion and delays have been a recurrent problem for cross-border trade, increasing the need for the proposed $5bn project, which include a main line rail link and a second road connection.

                                      According to a GCC Investment Outlook 2014 report issued in November, the strengthened logistics connections will bolster regional economic integration. “Projects, such as the regional high-speed rail link and a new causeway between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia announced in September, are expected to enhance the flow of goods and labor,” the report said.

                                      Growing demand
                                      Currently, manufacturing contributes 16.7% to GDP in Bahrain with this figure set to rise to 20% within a decade, according to the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB).

                                      After a slow start to the year, the sector posted an expansion of 4.4% year-on-year in the second quarter, up from 0.8% in the first quarter, according to EDB data.

                                      Signs of growth are also emerging from real estate and an increase in demand for warehouse space in most of the main industrial estates, according to real estate consultancy Cluttons, in its outlook report for Bahrain, released mid-October.

                                      There will be a slow but gradual rise in rental rates for industrial property fuelled by growing demand, according to the head of Cluttons Bahrain, Harry Goodson-Wickes. “With the Kingdom set to receive $10bn over the next 10 years through infrastructure projects and the GCC development fund, the industrial sector is expected to expand as infrastructure projects get fast-tracked,” he said.

                                      Government and regulatory support is also boosting the sector. Investment Gateway – Bahrain, a development between the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Port and the airport, will gain from government investment in the King Fahd Causeway for example.

                                      “The government has been progressive by creating a special investment area that allows for freehold ownership for foreigners,” Hasan Al Bastaki, managing director of real estate development company, Manara Developments, told OBG. “Allowing investors to own industrial land, something hard to find anywhere in the GCC, will jump-start the revival of Bahraini industry.”

                                      Cooling oil prices
                                      However, a recent decline in international oil prices, which have fallen 33% since June to below $80 a barrel, could impact investment in the industrial sector and related infrastructure projects. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cut its forecasts for global oil demand in November.

                                      The IMF said at the end of October that Bahrain risked running a budget deficit next year if spending plans are not altered to cope with declining oil prices. The fund forecasts 2.9% growth next year, from 3.9% this year. At the same time, many of its major overseas markets are likely to experience slower growth or even a contraction this year, potentially impacting manufacturing exports.

                                      A drop in oil revenue may impact funding available for industrial and infrastructure development, slowing the pace of investment and growth. However, the situation also highlights the need for Bahrain to accelerate its economic diversification plans.
                                       
                                      A study by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) earlier this year warned that Bahrain’s industries − currently accounting for 27% of goods exports − need to be expanded as hydrocarbons earnings dwindled. “With global oil prices forecast to fall over the medium-term, the need to broaden the industrial base is becoming more pressing,” the report said.
                                      Oxford Business Group
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