Riyadh urges private sector to take greater role; Chemical players look to spend rationally; Economic uptick lends confidence to Cairo’s reforms
Saudi Arabia’s priorities have shifted over the past decade, with officials at February’s Private Sector Forum confirming a reprioritisation since 2016 that includes postponing the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Trojena and scaling back projects such as The Line in response to global economic uncertainty.
March’s market focus is on Egypt, where the country’s crisis mode is giving way to a cautious revival.
