UAE Highest Mobile Penetration Rate
TRA calculated the mobile penetration rate in the region of 197%.
Simat’s Return on Investment and Profitability
Simat has proven over the years that is has a profitable business model. The Company grew by 10% in 2007 and 16% in 2008. 2011 will be the year of lesser growth but the outlook for 2012-2017 remains very positive. SIMAT is ranked third in the transit sector after Bolloré and GTMA.
Simat’s Strategy and Vision
Simat’s strategy on the short term is to consolidate and restructuralize the financial structure of the company (notably to increase the asset base) and on the long term to grow in the sub-region.
Export – Import in Côte d’Ivoire
Simat was created from A to Z by an Ivorian entrepreneur. Currently, the company is listed on the Euronext in Paris and is eyeing the sub-regional markets. The CEO of the company presents Simat and its activities
Cargo Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Transit, Handling, Storage Sector in Côte d’Ivoire and Outlook for 2012
The shipping, transit, freight forwarding, handling, storage sector has been negatively affected because of the post electoral crisis.
Entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire: Major Challenges for Ivorian Entrepreneurs
The main obstacle for Ivorian entrepreneurs, especially in capital intensive industries, is to secure long term financing. Mr. Eholie, an Ivorian entrepreneur talks about entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire and how Simat is trying to secure long term financing.
Logistics In West Africa
Stéphane Eholie, Chief Executive Officer of SIMAT (Société Ivoirienne de Manutention et de Transit)
SIMAT offers great variety of logistics services in the West Africa and especially in Côte d’Ivoire. One of the main drivers of national economy of Côte d’Ivoire is the port. It reflects the strength of the economy and in that sense can be considered to be its very heart.
Top Logistics Companies in Côte d’Ivoire
Marcopolis.net has listed the main logistics companies and institutions in Ivory Coast.
Batelco: New In-Flight Roaming Services
Batelco launches In-Flight Services with the major regional airlines to benefit all travellers.
Economic Effects of the Crisis in Bahrain: Direct Economic Loss to Reach US $2bn
Bahrain Top Stories
Direct and Indirect Effects of the Crisis on Bahrain
A major blow to both Bahrain’s economy and prestige was the cancellation of the 2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix races, originally scheduled for March, due to the unrest.