Industries

Significant fall in oil prices has drastically altered public spending patterns throughout the region. Growing number of countries are trying to opt for a strict fiscal measures and tax impositions to combat fiscal deficit. Increased oil production from Iran post sanctions could pose greater geopolitical risks on the region’s overall economic hea...

Middle Eastern economic growth is likely to remain somber due to the geopolitical turbulences throughout 2015 out of the collapse in oil prices as well as Iran nuclear deal. While Saudi Arabia is contemplating a loss of market share given increased oil production from Iran, The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are trying to remain resilient with impr...

Oil prices might see some signs of stabilization given the discussions between Saudi Arabia and Russia in February 2016 to freeze crude oil production. Most of the oil exporting economies in the Middle East and African region, barring Qatar and United Arab Emirates due to their well-diversified economy, ended 2015 with abysmal economic fundamentals...

South Africa is a democratic republic with a stable political system. The economic environment is forecast to remain stable, with policy focus on employment creation through growth and stability. The country has a long-established aerospace and defense industry with large international contracts driving local manufacturing. The aerospace industry h...

Economic growth is primarily driven by fuel and mineral exports in many countries in the African region. Increased trade and investment cooperation and free trade agreements among the African countries have contributed to falling trade barriers and improved trade relations in the region. Europe and North America remain major destinations for export...

South Africa is a democratic Republic with a stable political system. The economic environment is forecast to remain stable, with policy focus on employment creation through growth and stability. The manufacturing industry in South Africa is well established with strong development in the automotive, chemical, iron and food and beverages sectors. I...

The manufacturing industry in Egypt fuels the economic growth, productivity and employment. The manufactured output, and exports shows a positive trend with an increase in the investment since the liberalization and reform introduced in 2003. Government played an important role in reviving the growth of the manufacturing sector by formulating a lon...

Egypt is a democratic country witnessing political uncertainties. Economic growth was adversely affected during recession due to its high dependence on trade with the United States and European Union. Stimulus measures and new reforms have helped the economy rebound. The healthcare industry in Egypt is dominated by the public sector with a small an...

South Africa is a democratic republic with a stable political system. The economic environment is forecast to remain stable, with policy focus on employment creation through growth and stability. Energy consumption is steadily increasing with economic development. Demand and supply of energy is dominated by coal, as it is an abundant natural resour...