As Saudi Arabia moves to diversify its economy away from oil, its private sector is beginning to truly thrive

Refugee camps have to be constructed quickly when a humanitarian crisis hits. Nevertheless, they sometimes last for decades, evolving from makeshift shantytowns into full-scale urban developments

Turkey has experienced a gold rush over the past two decades thanks to its vast mineral deposits and low mining costs. But even as the government encourages foreign investors to enter the market, political turbulence is fuelling concerns over its long-term future

Rising debt in sub-Saharan Africa has sparked fears that the continent is heading towards crisis point. Although debt ratios remain below historic highs, critics have suggested that African countries are being propped
up by riskier loans

China is racing to develop new infrastructure as a way of solidifying its domestic and international political power, but its iron grip on construction projects is jeopardising their success

With Boursa Kuwait among the best-performing markets in the GCC and foreign investment steadily increasing, Kuwait is ready for the opportunities that emerging market status could bring

Urban infrastructure is ill-equipped to absorb the growing tide of people flocking into cities. It’s imperative that commercial and public interests come together to ensure these environments are fit for purpose

The Make in India policy was billed as the initiative that was going to transform the country into a genuine manufacturing heavyweight, but insufficient investment means success has remained elusive

Italy’s infrastructure woes appear to worsen with each passing year, with the most recent tragedy – the well-documented Genoa bridge collapse last August – leading to the deaths of dozens of people. The country needs a drastic sector-wide rethink to prevent such a catastrophe from reoccurring

Kuwait International Bank has recently introduced a range of innovate technologies across its business that have enabled the market leading bank to better connect with its customers

The consolidation of the UAE’s finance sector is helping to drive economic expansion in the country and beyond, with companies like Union National Bank employing innovative growth strategies for the good of the region

Increased investment in property has caused house prices to hit record highs, pricing many out of the market in the process. With this in mind, World Finance looks at the least affordable cities for real estate across eight major housing markets

Many of Europe’s premier real estate companies are turning their attention towards mega projects. These colossal ventures are spurring significant economic growth in the regions in which they are located

Coming into force in 2020, the new low-sulphur fuel requirements are expected to have a significant impact on the shipping industry and the global economy as a whole

As rapid urbanisation continues to create opportunities for the global construction industry, technology and environmental solutions are helping to usher in a new wave of glass products