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Algeria Automotive April 2018
Algeria is the biggest car market in the Maghreb and the fourth largest in Africa. The North African country imported 4 million cars from 2001-16 at a cost of US$ 25 bn and Algeria is trying to shift the focus of its growing automotive industry to lo...
UAE Banking, Finance & Insurance April 2018
The UAE’s banking sector is expected to see a steady improvement in asset growth and profitability in 2018 and 2019 thanks to improving economic fundamentals and a decline in provisions. Last year the UAE banking sector reported strong results with t...
Qatar Banking, Finance & Insurance April 2018
While relatively young, Qatar’s banking system has successfully supported the wealthy nation’s exploration and export of its vast energy resources for over 60 years. The banking and financial services sectors are becoming increasingly diverse in orde...
Saudi Arabia Banking, Finance & Insurance April 2018
The banking and finance industry involves the range of institutions, products and services that together support the functions of a modern economy via the provision of financing, commercial and retail banking services, and credit. Closely related to...
Egypt Banking, Finance & Insurance April 2018
Egypt’s economic and political fortunes have been uncertain for the past several years. With numerous challenges from political transition to domestic security and economic pressures, whether Egypt would be able to overcome the challenges it faced wa...
Tunisia Transport & Logistics March 2018
Strategically located along the Mediterranean coast, Tunisia lies in close proximity to major European, Middle Eastern and North African export markets. While Tunisia’s transport and logistics industries are relatively well-developed, particularly wi...
Tunisia Banking, Finance, and Insurance March 2018
Tunisia’s financial system is dominated by its banking sector, with banks accounting for roughly 90% of financing in Tunisia. Overreliance on bank financing impedes faster economic growth and stronger job creation. Equity capitalization is relatively...
Oman Transport & Logistics March 2018
Strategically located along the axis of the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf, Oman boasts accessible trade routes and fast transit times to the world's most attractive emerging markets. As Oman seeks to develop its economy further, the logistics sector...