Qatar Exchange emerges as a heavyweight in GCC markets
Qatar bourse was the third largest contributor to the GCC's combined market capitalization of $864.5bn recorded in July 2013. The...
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New law set to boost Kuwait's inbound investment
DLA Piper , the global law firm, has welcomed the recently introduced Direct Investment Promotion Law in the State of...
Auto industry in Saudi Arabia can create 77,000 jobs
Saudi investments in the automobile industry are likely to create more than 77,000 jobs, said Mohammed Al-Madhi, vice chairman and...
UAE real GDP exceeds $270 billion for the first time
The UAE real GDP grew by around 4.4 per cent in 2012 to jump above Dh1 trillion ($270 billion) for...
Riyadh transport plan to save energy
The comprehensive bus, rail and road transport plan for Riyadh will ensure significant economic benefits for the Kingdom including a...
Credit card industry in Lebanon poised for additional growth
Over the last ten years, the number of outstanding payment cards in Lebanon has been growing by a CAGR of...
Central bank of Qatar imposes new rules on lenders
New regulations introduced by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) in mid-June will curb local banks’ investment options, potentially making sovereign...
Oman: Maritime services sector on the rise
New investments by maritime services firms based in the port of Duqm could help Oman boost its credentials as a...
Abu Dhabi: Airport passenger numbers increase by 14%
A multi-billion-dollar redevelopment plan for Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) is expected to help the facility handle a rising number...
FDI in Oman increases by 10.4%
Foreign investment in Oman stood at RO 1.8 billion at the end of 2011, including reinvestment income and interests, as...
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