As one of the world’s largest consumers of water and electricity on a per capita basis, Qatar is looking to reduce its utilities usage. However, with the demand for water likely to outstrip supply in...
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Economic Update | Qatar invests in utilities locally and abroad
16 Oct 2013
Economic Update | Kuwait’s economy bolstered by consumer spending
13 Oct 2013
The latest data show that Kuwait’s GDP growth in 2012 was driven by a rapid rise in the oil sector, although the non-oil economy showed improvement. An uptick in consumer sentiment is set to support...
Economic Update | Turkey’s construction sector cooling
10 Oct 2013
Long one of the driving forces of Turkey’s economy, the construction industry appears to be slowing down, with questions surrounding project financing and interest rate hikes dampening the sector’s...
Economic Update | Looking for growth in Oman’s telecoms sector
8 Oct 2013
The announcement that the state will sell more than a quarter of its holdings in Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) could bring changes to a market facing challenging conditions and increased...
Economic Update | Saudi economy looks to shift up a gear in H2
6 Oct 2013
Growth in Saudi Arabia appears to be gathering pace, with a rise in oil production and continued strong consumer demand likely to boost GDP in the second half of the year. While inflationary...
Economic Update | Dubai invests in online government services
2 Oct 2013
The government in Dubai has launched a new online public services initiative, designed to make access easier and faster. Known as Dubai Smart Government (DSG), the scheme replaces the existing e-...
