Qatar and UAE richest countries in the Middle East
Qatar and UAE are the two richest nations in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, with the average...
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Mena printing market on track to hit $26 billion
The total printing revenues in the Mena region were $17.6 billion in 2012 and are forecast to grow 7.2 per...
IMF forecasts Iran economic growth at 4-5.5% next year
The nuclear deal between Iran and the West will benefit the former's economy only if the envisaged lifting of economic...
Marine Data Infrastructure GCC 2016 conference, 15-16 February
As hydrographic data gains more importance in marine exploitation activities and ocean protection initiatives, GCC governments are investing significantly in...
Healthy prospects for Egypt’s chemicals and plastics sector
Egypt’s chemicals and plastics sector is becoming an increasingly important contributor to industrial output and exports. With demand being driven...
Cautious optimism for Bahrain’s banks
Thanks to robust non-oil sector growth and ongoing regional investment in infrastructure development, Bahrain’s banks are proving more resilient than...
S&P: Majority of the $220 billion projects in Qatar to be completed ahead of the World Cup
Qatar continues to implement its large public infrastructure investment program. We view this as supportive of medium-term real economic growth,...
Iran is hoping for a shopping revolution as Western-style consumerism takes over
The traditional bazaar has long been the place to shop in Iran but despite years of sanctions a new generation...
Dubai to take fuel subsidy cut in stride
On August 1, an increase in petrol charges came into force in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, following...
Qatar’s business environment outlook remains strong
The Q3 Business Optimism Index (BOI) report, conducted by Dun and Bradstreet and sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC),...
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