The Industrial research comprise analysis
of industrial development strategies in
the GCC member states, technical consultations
with private clients and governments on
policy effects, market surveys, tailored
data collection, and legal opinion on new
legislation. Often conducted in conjunction
with other high profile international organizations,
these studies offer a comprehensive perspective
on the most important issues debated internationally
and regionally, with an evaluation of their
repercussions on the business community
and their effects on investment opportunities.
The macroeconomic analysis team focuses on forecast of major economic development
in the GCC and in the world, including prediction on commodities prices and
exchange rates. Furthermore it produces econometric studies and forecasts on
the effect of economic policies on industries and individual companies. The
team undertakes studies on economic and financial feasibility and viability
of industrial investments and supports in the preparation of bankable projects
These analysis are used by corporate clients and asset managers to devise strategic
plans, understand the impact of global events on their balance sheet and to
set up risk management systems.
The Industrial research comprise analysis
of industrial development strategies in the
GCC member states, technical consultations
with private clients and governments on policy
effects, market surveys, tailored data collection,
and legal opinion on new legislation. Often
conducted in conjunction with other high profile
international organizations, these studies
offer a comprehensive perspective on the most
important issues debated internationally and
regionally, with an evaluation of their repercussions
on the business community and their effects
on investment opportunities.
The WTO Center maintains
updated information on trade policies developments
and provides advice on how to take advantage
of the opportunities opened up by trade liberalization.
In particular the Center provides guidance
to entrepreneurs on the procedures and regulatory
steps required to make their firms WTO compliant.
It also organizes courses in conjunction with
the WTO headquarters in Geneva for public officials
who want to gain a deep understanding of the
global trade liberalization process fostered
by the WTO agreements.
EII team adopts the most advanced economic
and econometric forecasting tools and has
access to the most comprehensive database
on the GCC economies. They obtain first hand
information on all regulatory and legal developments
in the GCC as they maintain close contacts
with senior government officials throughout
the region.