With mobile penetration already well above 100%, the increasing popularity of high-speed mobile and fixed broadband is proving to be the key to growth in the Omani telecoms sector. Increasing...
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Economic Update | Oman: Broadband services are central to growth
30 Nov 2012
Economic Update | Dubai: Banks looking to improve standings
28 Nov 2012
The banking sector is still dealing with fallout from the 2009 economic crisis, but banks are slowly reducing their bad debt ratios thanks to new requirements set out by the central bank and due to...
Economic Update | Qatar: Measured growth
26 Nov 2012
The transport sector in Qatar has had mixed results so far this year, in part a reflection of its exposure to the global economy. However, the three leading transport firms listed on the bourse...
Economic Update | Jordan: Seeking shale solution
23 Nov 2012
Egypt’s recent decision to halt gas supplies to Jordan and the kingdom’s subsequent decision to lift fuel subsidies has placed the country’s already difficult energy situation under an added level of...
Economic Update | Dubai: Facility management
21 Nov 2012
With greater emphasis being placed on quality rather than quantity, the real estate sector is witnessing increasing competition in the facilities management sphere, presenting opportunities to...
Economic Update | Kuwait: Banking prudence and profit
20 Nov 2012
The continued conservative approach of Kuwaiti banks, both Islamic and conventional, seems to be paying off, with a number of institutions posting strong returns for the third quarter and several...
