The crisis in Syria is weighing heavily on the Jordanian economy. While the cost of supporting some 500,000 registered refugees is perhaps the most obvious challenge for a government with serious...
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Economic Update | The impact of Syrian refugees on Jordan’s economy
15 Sep 2013
Economic Update | Kuwait’s real estate market strengthens
12 Sep 2013
With rising demand for residential units starting to match interest in commercial space,
Kuwait’s real estate sector appears set to see greater activity in the second half of the year. However, high...
Economic Update | Oman’s cement market firming up
7 Sep 2013
While cement manufacturers in Oman are expanding operations to meet new domestic and international demand, they continue to face a challenging business environment due to intense foreign competition...
Economic Update | Turkey’s lira weakens, trade deficit grows
4 Sep 2013
The weakening of the lira could herald further problems for the cooling Turkish economy, with growth forecasts being scaled back and an expanding trade deficit taxing government efforts to keep...
Economic Update | Initiatives to stimulate lending to Jordan’s SMEs
3 Sep 2013
Recent rate cuts and additional international funding should boost bank lending in Jordan, with micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in line to benefit from the increased loan...
Economic Update | Dubai focuses on Islamic finance as part of its economic diversification strategy
2 Sep 2013
Plans to establish Dubai’s credentials as a centre for Islamic finance took a step forward in July with the opening of a new academic institution to train professionals for employment in the sector.
