In recent years the greater activity and growth in the real estate sector has contributed to Ghana’s continued economic expansion. Private entities own more than 70% of properties in the local ...

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Oman’s strategic emphasis on ICT and telecommunications underpins its vision of becoming a digital-first economy. This focus is transforming the sultanate’s financial landscape while positioning it as ...

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In this Market Profile video, “The Report on the State of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2023: Sustainability in the Cultural Sector" launches, exploring developments in the Kingdom’s ...

The government has prioritised education reform in recent years. Since 2017 it has passed several initiatives aimed at improving education availability and quality. The provision of free senior high ...