Although the IMF argued in a recent study that economic growth in Jordan will likely remain “subdued” over the coming year, it also made note of a few sectors supporting economic expansion. Banking...
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Economic Update | Jordan: Bank profits up
19 Jun 2012
Economic Update | Kuwait: Speeding up information technology
18 Jun 2012
Kuwait is moving to bring its information technology (IT) infrastructure in line with its neighbours by improving services, the network and the regulatory environment that governs the sector.
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: From the bottom up
15 Jun 2012
While the Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP) may not have grabbed as many headlines as some of Abu Dhabi’s larger infrastructure projects, the new wastewater network is crucial to the long...
Economic Update | RAK: Staking a claim in aviation
14 Jun 2012
With passenger traffic on the rise and new routes earmarked for its flag carrier, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is strengthening its foothold in the regional aviation market despite facing tough competition...
Economic Update | Oman: Setting the price
13 Jun 2012
In a move that is expected to strengthen food security in Oman, the Public Authority for Stores and Food Reserves (PASFR) announced in late May that it was planning to standardise the prices of...
Economic Update | Sharjah: Increasing investments in aviation
11 Jun 2012
Sharjah is seeking to position itself as a niche aviation connection centre, with the local budget airline expanding the number of routes it serves and specialist carriers focusing on potential in...
