Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in North Africa. In 2010, Sudan was considered the 17th-fastest-growing economy [1] in the world and the rapid development of the country largely from oil profits even when facing international sanctions was noted by The New York Times in a 2006 article. [2] Because of the secession of South Sudan, which contained over 80 percent of Sudan's oilfields, the economic forecast for Sudan in 2011 and beyond is uncertain.
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air West | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 1992 | Airline |
| Al Shamal Islamic Bank | Financials | Banks | Khartoum | 1983 | Islamic bank |
| Azza Transport | Industrials | Delivery services | Khartoum | 1993 | Cargo airline |
| Badr Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 2004 | Airline |
| Bank of Khartoum | Financials | Banks | Khartoum | 1913 | Bank |
| Bank of Sudan | Financials | Banks | Khartoum | 1960 | Central bank |
| Blue Bird Aviation | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 1989 | Charter airline |
| Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Khartoum | 1997 | Petroleum exploration and extraction |
| Green Flag Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 1992 | Airline |
| Juba Air Cargo | Industrials | Delivery services | Khartoum | 1996 | Cargo airline |
| Marsland Aviation | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 2001 | Airline, defunct 2013 |
| Mid Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 2002 | Charter airline |
| Military Industry Corporation | Industrials | Defense | Khartoum | 1993 | State-owned defense |
| National Bank of Sudan | Financials | Banks | Khartoum | 1983 | Private bank |
| Nova Airways | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 2000 | Passenger airline |
| PetroDar | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Khartoum | 2001 | Oil exploration and production |
| Sea Ports Corporation, Sudan | Industrials | Transportation services | Port Sudan | 1974 | Port operations |
| Southern Star Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Juba | 2011 | Airline, defunct 2011 |
| Sudan Airways | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 1946 | National airline |
| Sudan Khartoum Refinery Company | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Khartoum | 1997 | Refining |
| Sudani One | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Khartoum | 2009 | Mobile network |
| Sudapak | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Khartoum | 2003 [3] | Petroleum exploration and extraction |
| Sudapet | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Khartoum | 1997 | State oil |
| Sudatel | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Khartoum | 1993 [4] | Telecom |
| Sun Air | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 2008 | Private airline |
| Tarco Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Khartoum | 2009 | Airline |
| White Nile Petroleum Operating Company | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Khartoum | 2001 | Petroleum exploration and extraction |
| Zain Sudan | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Khartoum | 1996 | Mobile network |
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South Sudan became the world's newest country and Africa's 55th nation on 9 July 2011. The South Sudanese Civil War, which started in December 2013, undermined economic development achieved since independence, making humanitarian work difficult to conduct within the country. As such, South Sudan is facing economic stagnation and instability in its first 10 years after independence. Moreover, poverty is widespread throughout the country as a result of inter-communal conflict, displacement, and external fear.
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