Tapping the Iranian market: Opportunities for Lebanese companies
The Lebanese private sector is ready to tap the Iranian market once sanctions are lifted in early 2016, according to...
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World Bank expects stronger Iraqi growth
The World Bank expects the Iraqi economy to grow 3.1 percent in 2016, according its flagship “Global Economic Prospects“ report...
Kuwait well positioned to weather lower oil prices
The need for economic diversification was underscored this past year as the Kuwaiti economy came under pressure from lower oil...
Growth in Qatar’s real estate market remains robust
Falling energy prices weighed on Qatar’s economic performance in 2015, with lower demand across key export markets and tougher competition...
Saudi Arabia embarked on a program of reforms
Falling oil revenues and an expanding budget deficit were the hallmarks of Saudi Arabia’s economic activity in 2015, as heavy...
Steady reform and targeted growth bolster confidence in Jordan’s economy
Steady reform and targeted growth bolstered investor confidence in Jordan’s economy in 2015, as weaker oil prices helped to support...
Dubai steps up $81.7 billion ICT drive
A raft of innovation-oriented projects worth some Dh300bn ($81.7bn), along with new legislation on government data sharing, is gaining pace...
New Saudi investments in Egypt to exceed $8 billion
Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Tuesday ordered the kingdom to help meet Egypt's petroleum needs for the next five years,...
Iran can attract $70 billion in petrochemical projects
A new report released by a global research and consultancy group revealed that Iran is capable of attracting US$70bn worth...
Egypt lifts 2015-16 GDP growth forecast to 5.5% from 5%
Egypt revised its GDP target for the current fiscal year to 5.5 per cent from 5 per cent on and...
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