Saudi Arabia, earth’s single largest supplier of oil at 11 million barrels per day, is vigorously preparing for a future independent of natural resources. It is no wonder that the Kingdom is fast becoming a Middle Eastern hotbed for fresh economic ideas, grand real estate projects spanning entire cities, and expansive infrastructure upgrades. In part one of a special double report, Strategic Media asks: “Can the Kingdom’s non-oil initiatives capture the hearts of foreign investors, to become one of the 10 most competitive players in the world?”
Africa has received an elevated level of global attention over the past couple of years, and not without reason. The promise of a prospering continent has been more vibrant than ever, and strong economic growth has become an attainable destination for many democratically governed African nations. One of the most prominent examples of this new vigor is Tanzania. Strategic Media examines how its President Jakaya Kikwete has, since taking office in December 2005, turned around many of the nation’s issues and firmly placed Tanzania on a path of stability and growth.