INTRODUCTION The Peace dividend FACTS & FIGURES INVESTMENT Boost in FDI by 40% reflects investor confidence Hi-tech business district set to transform Khartoum BANKS Arab banks move into a promising market AGRICULTURE Millions of acres of arable land available for cultivation SUGAR Sweet taste of success prompts call for further investment OIL Prospect of bonanza extends the search for black gold National oil company looks towards the future Asian nations lead the charge for oil exploration and exploitation Awad Ahmed Al Jaz, Minister of Energy Infrastructure supporting the oil industry WATER RESOURCES New projects set sights on doubling the power generation capacity TRANSPORT Huge projects required in road, rail and water infrastructure Civil aviation Preparing for take-off Competition and faster growth Getting back on track Busy Port Sudan being expanded and upgraded to handle increase in traffic