How do you see the integration of renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, impacting the stability and reliability of the electricity grid in the coming years? SANTIAGO BAÑALES: In Qatar ...

The empowerment of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Saudi Arabia is key to driving economic diversification and resilience. The Kingdom has laid out strategic foundations to ...

While oil and gas may be the first industry that many people associate with the Gulf, the non-oil sector is by far the most dominant component of Bahrain’s economy. In 2023 the non-oil sector was ...

Industry, including large aluminium plants and numerous smaller enterprises, represented 14% of the economy in 2023 with aims to increase its contribution to 14.5% by 2026. The kingdom has long ...

Following the COP28 UN Conference on Climate Change, hosted by the UAE in late 2023, GCC member countries have seen intensified regional efforts to expedite the energy transition, implement ...

Bahrain’s tax landscape has evolved in recent years, with the introduction of excise tax in 2017 and value-added tax in 2019. Since then, new regulations have been aimed at improving financial ...

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How can Bahrain’s maritime transport segment support the country’s economic development? MATTHEW LUCKHURST: The segment’s commitment to supporting the kingdom’s economic vision is evident in its ...

To what extent is Bahrain a destination for oil, gas and renewable energy investment? SOMAYA AL RADHI: Bahrain has been a destination for international oil and gas investment since the discovery of ...

Bahrain’s capital markets are aiming to increase activity, with the GCC region experiencing a surge in initial public offerings. Both corporate and government entities are turning to debt and ...