State opens new industries to private sector

The beginning of the implementation of the Greater Arab Free Trade area (GAFTA), on January 1st 2005, which totally frees inter-Arab trade, is putting pressure on the few remaining manufacturing sectors that are still restricted to state-owned investme…

The beginning of the implementation of the Greater Arab Free Trade area (GAFTA), on January 1st 2005, which totally frees inter-Arab trade, is putting pressure on the few remaining manufacturing sectors that are still restricted to state-owned investments.