With a flurry of new infrastructure projects, the government is selling Bahrain’s regional connectivity as a key attraction for foreign investors. While the island Kingdom may not compete for east-...
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Economic Update | Bahrain: Connecting the region
29 Jul 2013
Economic Update | Jordan: Power plans pose challenges
26 Jul 2013
While Jordan has had some success in meeting the requirements of its $2bn stand-by arrangement with the IMF, fulfilling its promise to lower electricity subsidies as part of a larger plan to reduce...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Drive time
26 Jul 2013
Plans to roll out full car production in Saudi Arabia, part of a broader programme to expand the kingdom’s industrial base, appear set to pick up a gear, with one of the world’s best known marques...
Economic Update | Turkey: Gearing up to face challenges
24 Jul 2013
Despite an improved performance so far in 2013, Turkey’s automotive sector is expected to continue to face hurdles over the coming years. The economies in some of its main export markets are...
Economic Update | Qatar: Central bank imposes new rules on lenders
23 Jul 2013
New regulations introduced by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) in mid-June will curb local banks’ investment options, potentially making sovereign bonds more appealing at the expense of some private...
Economic Update | Oman: Adding value to mining
19 Jul 2013
The government is moving to boost Oman’s mining industry, announcing plans to review additional licence applications in 2014. However, any new concessions are likely to be tied to amended investment...
