Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
Aden: The commercial and trade capital of Yemen is witnessing a fast growth but is not currently served by any of the Gulf carriers. The government has recently added Aden city to the list of government priorities for the next two years with major plans to support the city's Zone, port, airport and private sector and through attracting promising investments.
Addis Ababa: With a population of more than two million people, Addis Ababa is the economic and social nerve-center of Ethiopia. One of the fastest growing non-oil economies in Africa, the country's chief exports are coffee followed by tobacco, grains, and hides. In addition, the city is the center of the nation's service and
finance sectors besides attracting a large number of tourists.
Colombo: The capital of Sri Lanka is a thriving city with a population of 650,000 and the country has an estimated total population of more than 21 million overall.
Sri Lanka is famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, coconuts, rubber and cinnamon. The country's natural beauty, tropical forests, beaches and its rich cultural heritage, make it one of the world famous tourist destinations.
Isfahan: One of the major niche markets that is yet to be adequately served is Isfahan. The third largest city in Iran, it produces fine carpets, textiles, steel, and handicrafts with more than 2,000 companies working in the area using Esfahan's economic potential.
