As one of the principle pillars of Qatar’s non-oil and gas economy – and a leading light in the country’s private sector – the financial services industry has recently been a particular focal point
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Economic Update | Qatarisation and Capacity
24 Oct 2014
Economic Update | Signs of life in Turkish construction sector
10 Oct 2014
Improved political stability helped lift August property sales in Turkey, while the government is looking to infrastructure investments to stave off a downturn in the overheated construction sector....
Economic Update | Funding boost for Oman’s construction sector
10 Oct 2014
A multibillion-dollar cash injection from the state is supporting new growth across Oman’s construction sector, amid efforts to encourage the industry to source labour, services and supplies locally...
Economic Update | Pharmaceuticals propel Jordan’s economic diversification
26 Sep 2014
Much discussion of Jordan’s economic potential focuses on the mining and processing of minerals, but knowledge sectors like pharmaceuticals may offer a more effective tonic for the economy.
Economic Update | New schools to meet growing demand in Kuwait
22 Sep 2014
A growing population and crowded public school system have led Kuwait to move forward on a host of investments in education. The government recently launched tenders for a series of primary and...
Economic Update | Qatar’s real estate sector heats up
17 Sep 2014
Real estate prices in Qatar hit record highs in June after rising 28.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) according to the Real Estate Price Index (REPI) published by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), its most recent...
