UAE economy set for a sustainable boom
The UAE economy grew 4.7 per cent in 20013, the highest since 2006 (9.9 per cent), supported by higher oil...
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Saudi Arabia poised to post $71 billion budget surplus
Saudi Arabia is poised to post a budget surplus of SR266 billion ($71 billion) in the current year (2013), and...
Kuwait budget surplus may reach $46 billion
Oil prices have eased back through October and early November, with some benchmarks reaching 5-month lows. The price of Kuwait...
Qatar poised to benefit from growth in gas-to-liquid (GTL) market
With plentiful supplies of natural gas, Qatar has over the years looked for alternatives to its liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
Private consumption and infrastructure boom to drive Qatar economy
Qatar's economy will continue to show "strong, although slowing momentum", reflecting the country's "robust private consumption and the significant infrastructure...
Bahrain's economy remains strong amid global investments
Bahrain is supported by its strongly positive net international investment position, which was 83 percent of GDP at the end...
Bright prospects for Omani retailers
An expected rise in consumer spending is set to benefit Oman’s retail sector throughout the last quarter of this year...
Saudi non-hydrocarbon real GDP growth to remain robust
Saudi Arabia's near-term economic outlook remains favorable but it still faces major challenges in enhancing the quality of education, appropriate...
Saudi Arabia has lowest poverty rate in the Arab world
Saudi Arabia ranked 10th globally and first in the Arab world in terms of the lowest poverty rate, according to...
Demand from China and India raises LNG prospects
Demand for "cleaner and flexible" energy sources from emerging economies such as China and India provides prospects for liquefied natural...
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