Abu Dhabi’s public expenditures at an all-time high
According to the International Monetary Fund, (IMF), Abu Dhabi’s public expenditures reached an all time high of US$ 85.7 billion...
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Slowdown in global markets to marginally impact GCC countries
Barclays issued its quarterly report on emerging countries in which it indicated that the slowdown in global growth and financial...
Iraq's economy shows signs of growth
Businessman Issam al-Assadi reclines in a chair in his spacious villa with sweeping views of the Tigris River, as a...
Qtel to deliver advanced communications services to the residents of Lusail
Qtel and Lusail Real Estate Development Company signed a major agreement which will see Qtel deliver advanced communications services to...
Qatar plans to invest $130bn in non-oil sectors
Qatar plans to invest about $130 billion in its non-hydrocarbon sector in 2012-2018, the General Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP)...
GCC petrochemical sector strengthening its position globally
The petrochemical sector in the GCC continues to strengthen its position globally with increased production and regional players are also...
Dubai’s nonoil trade rises to AED 298 billion in Q1
Dubai's nonoil foreign trade has achieved 6.6 percent growth during the first quarter of 2012, amounting to over AED 298.1...
Robust economic growth projected for GCC
Despite heightened regional geopolitical risks, four out of six GCC countries and the UAE in particular are poised to witness...
Qatar to bid for 2024 Olympic Games
Qatar will bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics, despite having failed to make the cut for the 2016 and...
Lebanese private sector seeks greater role in infrastructure projects
The Lebanese Economic Organizations urged the government in a proposal to allow the private sector to be more involved in...
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