Moving from strength to strength, the emirate of Abu Dhabi is the emerging new leader in the wider Gulf region. GDP has tripled in the course of just ten years and government planning foresees a program of sustained growth for the next two decades. Building on rich oil and cash reserves, Abu Dhabi has begun a process of large-scale economic diversification. SML Strategic Media describes what measures Abu Dhabi is taking to sustainably strengthen its non-oil sector and secure long-term prosperity. This report highlights the drivers behind this development and the many opportunities for international investment in Abu Dhabi today.
Hard-hit by a global economic crisis, the aviation sector world-wide is suffering from major losses. One region only, the Middle East, stands apart, still registering industry growth. SML Strategic Media visits a region that for the past decade has known unprecedented levels of investment in civil aviation and that even in the midst of a global crisis continues on an ambitious course of expansion. This report highlights regional strategies for growth, ongoing investments in infrastructure and the operations of individual airlines, thus shining a light on what will be tomorrow’s aviation hub.
Saudi Arabian society is deeply committed to charitable and social causes, to a degree which is little known outside of the kingdom. Philanthropic giving, to those in need, is a fundamental tenet of Islamic belief and it is wide-spread practice in Saudi Arabia. More than 500 charitable organizations operate in the kingdom, supporting a wide variety of causes. For the first time, Saudi Arabia’s charitable sector has spoken to SML Strategic Media, affording a rare insight into Saudi Arabian society. This is a portrait of a dynamic sector with considerable impact on education, public health and poverty reduction. Not only do individuals and the Saudi Arabian government contribute generously to domestic and international development; corporate entities also are increasingly investing in corporate social responsibility.