IMF lists Saudi Arabia world’s 8th high growth economy
Saudi Arabia ranks 8th among the world’s 10 high growth economies in 2012, according to a report of the International...
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GCC population put at 46.9 million
The total population of Gulf oil producers gained nearly 17 million in 10 years to reach 46.9 million at the...
Iraqi banks must increase capital to $215million this month
The Iraqi Central Bank (ICB) has set a time limit for all banks in Iraq to increase their capital and...
450 major projects in Kurdistan Region worth more than $20bn
One of the oldest Middle East business consultancies held its first conference in Iraq since its foundation in 1957. MEED...
Qatar Financial Markets Authority issues 4 new regulations on financial services
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority strengthened its legislative infrastructure by issuing new regulations on financial services. The new laws cover...
Massive projects mark Bahrain’s budget
Bahrain has unveiled ambitious development plans for the coming two years, with housing, education, health, infrastructure and social development projects...
Riyadh among lowest risk cities in Mideast
Riyadh is among the lowest risk cities in the region, with a rating that puts it ahead of international business...
UAE swings to $11bn fiscal surplus in 2011
The UAE's public finances swung into a surplus of 2.9 percent of economic output in 2011 after two years of...
Qatar to pay $1.25b to Jordan through GCC fund
Qatar has pledged to pay its $1.25 billion contribution to the Gulf fund to Jordan soon, a senior official said....
Sharjah increasing investments in aviation
Sharjah is seeking to position itself as a niche aviation connection centre, with the local budget airline expanding the number...
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