What a German Recession Means For The Rest of Europe

The German economy grew at its slowest annual rate between August 2018 and July 2019 since the depth of the 2011 euro crisis. The September PMI numbers dropped to 49. It is the first time since April 2013 that Germany’s PMI, which tracks manufacturing and services sectors, fell below 50.

Mark Geilenkirchen Chief Executive Officer- SOHAR Port

CEO Insight: How would you describe SOHAR’s near-term objectives and long-term vision? Mark Geilenkirchen: Our near-term and long-term vision is intrinsically linked, with the objectives of Vision 2040 being the driving force behind our business today. SOHAR Vision 2040 will help us rapidly grow in a way that is…

15 Years of Continued Growth

The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing solid growth in the food logistics and e-commerce sectors. Over the course of recent years, there have been various efforts focusing on economic diversification initiatives towards the non-oil sectors of the economy. This national strategy has given rise to a thriving logistics sector, with…

South Africa Regains FDI Allure

According to a recent UN report, foreign direct investment into South Africa grew from $1.3bn in 2017 to $7.1bn in 2018, a 446% increase. This will have come as a welcome boost to President Cyril Ramaphosa and his plan to attract $100bn of new investment to the country. Ramaphosa has…