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Bahrain’s tourism strategy will face stiff challenges

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BAHRAIN

Tourism development forms a key plank of Bahrain’s long-term economic growth strategy. However, almost all its Gulf peers are pursuing the same goal, armed with often-superior…

The Saudi tourist sector will expand rapidly

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SAUDI ARABIA

The tourist sector is recovering strongly following the COVID-19 pandemic, aided by government efforts to promote high-end leisure tourism and increase capacity for religious…

Omicron may hinder expansion of Mexico tourism

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MEXICO

He said tourism receipts were likely to reach USD35.2bn in 2022 due to a 22.5% increase in the number of planned passenger air tickets relative to 2019.

Qatar’s diversification plans will lag regional rivals

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QATAR

PMI data indicate that the non-oil private sector continues to expand in 2023 as the government attempts to diversify its economic base away from gas dependency. Regulatory reform…

COVID-19 will reverse economic gains in the Caribbean

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CARIBBEAN

The economic impact of COVID-19.

Conservative 2018 Indonesia budget faces bottlenecks

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INDONESIA

The government’s SME plans are part of the 2018 national budget, which President Joko Widodo presented to the legislature on August 16.

Prospects for Brazil to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for Brazil to end-2016.

China’s Hainan island could become economic hub

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CHINA

The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) highlights the Hainan plan as a signature policy promoting greater openness in trade, investment and financial services, and the deep integration…