UNESCO adds Saudi Khawlani coffee and Camel Heda’a to intangible cultural heritage list

  • Date: 02-Dec-2022
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Saudi Arabia
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UNESCO adds Saudi Khawlani coffee and Camel Heda’a to intangible cultural heritage list

A new survey of business leaders in Saudi Arabia and the UAE reveals widespread corporate optimism in the two countries about the coming year, despite the uncertainties and challenges that have plagued the global economy in 2022.

Overall, 70 percent of 250 decision-makers representing a wide range of sectors expressed optimism about the prospects for the global economy in 2023, with 46 percent declaring themselves to be very optimistic.

The survey was carried out for Gedeon Mohr & Partners, a newly formed Dubai-based consultancy focused on the retail, entertainment, destinations, and hospitality sectors, all of which are set to play an increasingly important role in transforming the economies of the Arab Gulf region.

“It is hugely positive to see a majority of business leaders across the UAE and KSA being so optimistic about the future of the economy, recognising the vibrant business ecosystem and opportunities in the region,” said Maria Gedeon, CEO and founder of Gedeon Mohr & Partners.

There were, she said, several reasons for the robust picture of regional optimism that has emerged from the survey.

“Obviously, we’re lucky to have had an increase in oil prices, so naturally the economy is in better health than anywhere else in the world right now.