Rising confidence among local consumers is being matched by the steadily strengthening economy, both of which should encourage spending in Abu Dhabi’s retail sector.
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Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Shopping with confidence
19 Nov 2012
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Opportunities in life insurance
19 Nov 2012
Although growth is expected to ease in Saudi Arabia’s competitive insurance sector this year, the industry still holds plenty of potential for expansion, particularly in the health and life segments.
Economic Update | Oman: IMF pushes SME finance
16 Nov 2012
Having maintained 47th place on the World Bank’s latest global survey regarding the ease of doing business, Oman has benefitted from the strong capitalisation of local banks and reforms making it...
Economic Update | Qatar: Building for the future
14 Nov 2012
The Qatari construction sector is seeing renewed demand, stimulated by major projects linked to the FIFA 2022 World Cup. The building of stadiums and other projects should provide new opportunities...
Economic Update | Dubai: Tourism up
13 Nov 2012
Tourism is cementing its position as one of the leaders of Dubai’s economic recovery from the global recession, as a burgeoning holiday trade leads to growing numbers of tourist arrivals that help to...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Inflation risk downplayed
13 Nov 2012
Several of Saudi Arabia’s major cities – Jeddah, Riyadh and Mecca – and surrounding areas will benefit from plans to roll out public transport and construction projects over the next five years as...
