Key Saudi economic indicators to watch in 2013
According to the Central Department of Statistics and information (CDSI), GDP is estimated to reach SR 2,727.4 (US $727.3) billions...
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Qatar's population rises by 7.5% to 1.83 million
Qatar's population has surged 7.5 percent in a year and was more than 1.83 million as on December 31, 2012,...
KSA passes a record 2013 budget with $219 billion expenditure
Saudi Arabia boosted its 2013 public expenditure target to SR820 billion ($218.7 billion) as the Saudi King Abdullah approved the...
Qatar the most competitive economy in the Middle East
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report for 2011-2012, which ranks the world's fastest growing economies, placed Qatar 14th overtaking...
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP growth up to 5.9%
The Central Department of Statistics in KSA announced that the Kingdom’s real GDP growth strengthened to 5.9% year-on-year in the...
Abu Dhabi: Year in Review 2012
New developments in the logistics sector, alongside an increase in non-oil trade, are expected to keep Abu Dhabi’s economy on...
Lebanon: Year in Review 2012
It has been a difficult year for the Lebanese economy, buffeted by the ongoing civil war in Syria, with the...
Bahrain: Year in Review 2012
While 2012 may have been marked by an ongoing political stalemate and effects from regional and local unrest, Bahrain managed...
Jordan: Year in Review 2012
Domestic and external pressures have made it a challenging year for the Jordanian economy, with most indicators pointing to 2013...
Iraq adds to gold reserve first time in years
Iraq made its first major move in years to bolster its gold reserves in recent months, while Brazil increased its...
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