Lower oil prices do not present a threat to Qatar’s economy
Qatar’s short-term political risk profile remains among the most stable in the region. Qataris benefit from massive hydrocarbon wealth which...
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2016 will be a positive year for the Egyptian economy
2016 will be a relatively positive year for the Egyptian economy, as the currency stabilizes and investment returns to the...
Qatar’s maritime transport sector bucks global slowdown
Qatar’s maritime transport sector has taken advantage of the country’s infrastructure boom and economic diversification plans to weather a slowdown...
$19 billion worth of investments identified in Qatar's sport sector
Around $19bn worth of investment opportunities have been identified in Qatar's sport sector ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup,...
Facilitating access to finance for Jordan’s SMEs
Jordan is intensifying efforts to provide support for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by easing access to financing....
Dubai’s shift to digital retail
Online shopping is expected to drive retail growth in Dubai in the coming years, though migration toward e-payment remains a...
Mall of Qatar to add 15 luxury retail stores
The Mall of Qatar has signed an agreement with Doha-based Abu Issa Holding to open 15 high-end stores. The deal...
What Saudi Vision 2030 means for the construction industry?
With almost three-quarters of the government’s budget originating from oil revenues, the slump in prices poses a threat to the...
UAE and Morocco lead ‘smart’ MENA activities
Market research firm Euromonitor International released a white paper discussing the MENA region’s efforts in applied technology and the approach...
New diversification model can boost GCC economies
GCC oil exporters must change the prevailing economic model to achieve diversification in their effort to overcome the impact of...
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