Dubai grows entrepreneurship through technology
A solid regulatory base, strong government support and rising demand from a young population are fueling Dubai’s efforts to foster...
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Egypt's population might hit 140 million by 2030
Egypt's population might hit 140 million in 2030 if the current rate of population growth continues, the rapporteur of the...
Oman returns to international bond markets
A return to the international bond market, combined with fiscal reforms and an increase in oil prices, is bolstering government...
Tourism and job growth drive Bahrain’s retail sector expansion
A rising number of tourists combined with steady job growth is driving demand in Bahrain’s retail sector and spurring the...
Jordan pushes for cashless transaction
Several innovations in Jordan’s banking sector over the past two years have helped facilitate an increase in cashless transactions, including...
Russian companies to invest $4.6 billion to create industrial zone in Egypt
A number of Russian companies are planning to invest a total of USD 4.6 billion to create an industrial zone...
Egypt and China sign agreement to research and execute 18 projects
Egyptian and Chinese ministers of trade and industry and ministers of investment signed an agreement on behalf of the Egyptian...
Investment spending continues to support Qatar’s growth: QNB
With the ramp up in investment spending and initial gas production from the Barzan gas project, Qatar’s real GDP growth...
Qatar set to reap $11.9 billion from tourism by 2020
Qatar tourism revenues are expected to hit $11.9 billion by 2020, while inbound arrivals are expected to reach 3 million...
SME financing ramps up in Egypt
In a bid to help improve inclusive growth and employment, Egypt’s central bank has taken aggressive steps to help expand...
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