Oxford Business Group

14/10/2026

With ongoing investments and economic diversification, Turkmenistan is attracting growing interest from the international business community.

As keynote speaker during the Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026, Andrew Jeffreys, CEO of Oxford Business Group, highlighted the country’s economic growth, major infrastructure projects, opportunities in the energy and fertilizer sectors, and expanding regional connectivity.

Video via Turkmen TV

13/10/2026

The intersection of operational performance and emissions management is becoming central to the long-term strategy of resource-rich economies. In Oman, this shift is driving a system-level transformation that balances hydrocarbon leadership with scaling low-carbon energy systems and economic diversification.

Read our latest special report, produced in partnership with Petroleum Development Oman - PDO to explore how policy coordination, digital integration and operational transformation are shaping the sultanate's energy transition: https://tinyurl.com/bdfehr5e

The global energy transition is reshaping how hydrocarbons are produced, managed and assessed, placing greater emphasis on emissions intensity, operational efficiency and governance alongside energy security. For resource-rich economies such as Oman, this presents an opportunity to strengthen compet...

09/10/2026

From the role of applied higher education in shaping Qatar’s future workforce, and investment opportunities in Libya's dairy sector, to how Saudi Arabia is building a future-ready education system, and Oman's workforce transformation and tourism growth under Oman Vision 2040, here are the highlights of our latest economic research on the world's most dynamic markets.

Oxford Business Group's latest economic research highlights on the world's emerging markets - September 2026

08/10/2026

Oxford Business Group was pleased to participate in the Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 in Ashgabat, where investors, policymakers and industry leaders gathered to explore the country’s next phase of economic development. Our CEO Andrew Jeffreys also shared insights on innovation, fintech and green transformation as keynote speaker.

As Knowledge Partner of TIF 2026 (organised by Turkmen Congress), OBG contributed to discussions around investment, economic diversification and the role of digital and green transformation in strengthening Turkmenistan’s long-term competitiveness.

Here are photo highlights from our participation at the forum.

07/10/2026

Developing technically skilled, adaptable and industry-ready talent is becoming a priority as part of Qatar's economic diversification strategy under National Vision 2030.

Watch the highlights of our new special report, produced in partnership with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), which shines the spotlight on how applied higher education, industry collaboration and skills development are strengthening Qatar’s workforce readiness: https://tinyurl.com/58sah87f

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06/10/2026

Can Syria’s capital markets play a larger role in financing reconstruction?

In this interview with Oxford Business Group, Issa Chami, Founder and Chairman, Alpha Capital, argues that clearer rules, stronger investor protections and more efficient market infrastructure are essential to building confidence. He examines how equity, bonds, sukuk and private credit could support companies and infrastructure, while stressing the importance of liquidity and credible exit options for long-term investors.

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01/10/2026

Qatar's financial ecosystem is evolving toward a model that is more inclusive, data-driven and resilient, with credit information infrastructure positioned as a strategic national asset rather than a back-office function.

In this interview, Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa Al Thani, CEO of Qatar Credit Bureau, discusses how digital infrastructure and advanced analytics are expanding responsible access to finance, the role of financial literacy in shifting borrower behaviour, and the transparency and governance standards that will underpin investor confidence across the economy through to 2035.

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01/10/2026

From a relatively underdeveloped industry, Saudi Arabia's media sector has evolved to play a central role in the economy.

Mohammed Al Khereiji, Chairman, Al Arabia; Chairman, SMC Group, discusses this transformation, the priorities for sustaining momentum and how the sector is shaping advertising opportunities in the Kingdom.

This piece was written as part of a wider study, produced in partnership with Gmedia, on the sector trends and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s media landscape.

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30/09/2026

As Qatar advances its economic diversification agenda, the development of technically skilled, adaptable and industry-ready talent is becoming increasingly important. Applied higher education is central in supporting workforce readiness, productivity and long-term competitiveness across priority sectors.

Read our latest report, produced in partnership with the University of Doha for Science and Technology, to learn more:

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30/09/2026

As part of The National Gaming and E-sports Strategy – the first of its kind globally – gaming and e-sports have become a national priority in Saudi Arabia.

Rawan Al Butairi, CEO, Saudi Esports Federation, shares her thoughts on the segment's central role in the Kingdom's media and entertainment initiatives under Vision 2030.

This piece was written as part of a wider study, produced in partnership with Gmedia, on the sector trends and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s media landscape.

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