Research and Studies

New Visa global cash management survey reveals companies to increase corporate payment card use and decrease cheque use
Today, at the Visa Global Commercial Forum in Paris, Visa released a global survey that finds approximately 25 percent of companies plan to increase their use of corporate payment cards and decrease their reliance on cheques in the near future.
France: Wednesday, March 28 - 2007 at 15:17 |

Booz Allen Hamilton: Middle East transport and logistics at the crossroads
Today, the Middle East region is in the middle of exciting global, regional, and local developments in terms of transport and logistics.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 26 - 2007 at 15:35 |

Iron and steel: Trade and industry in GCC member states
The iron and steel industry is considered among the most effective processing industries in the economic and social development.
Qatar: Sunday, March 25 - 2007 at 13:17 |

Qatar’s broadband boom continues apace
Broadband accounts grew by 90 per cent in 2006 to constitute two thirds of the total Internet accounts in the country.
Qatar: Tuesday, March 13 - 2007 at 08:50 |

Booz Allen Hamilton: The new Saudi Arabian healthcare market
Over the coming years, Saudi Arabia is likely to experience a sharp increase in its healthcare needs.
Saudi Arabia: Monday, March 12 - 2007 at 08:20 |

Jordan's petroleum sector liberalization presents opportunities for new entrants as the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Corporation loses its monopoly
With the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Corporation (JPRC) 50-year concession nearing its end, the Jordanian downstream petroleum market has taken center stage as the Government of Jordan moves towards establishing solid foundations for a liberalized and competitive post-concession market.
Jordan: Tuesday, March 06 - 2007 at 08:18 |

GulfMerger research identifies opportunities for regional cement industry consolidation
Industry research from GulfMerger, an independent financial advisory firm in the Middle East, reveals that the cement industry in the region is ripe for a wave of consolidation.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 05 - 2007 at 15:40 |

Booz Allen Hamilton: Labour and skills crisis could stall oil and gas boom
The oil and gas industry has stretched its resources to the breaking point with the real potential of stalling the oil and gas boom that is currently occurring.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 05 - 2007 at 13:46 |