Qatar looks set to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing economy this year, with the country’s core sectors performing strongly and diversification continuing apace. While many economies...
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Economic Update | Qatar: World’s fastest
22 Sep 2011
Economic Update | Kuwait: Private participation takes flight
19 Sep 2011
With an announcement that a 35% stake in its national carrier is up for sale, the Kuwaiti government has taken another step towards privatising Kuwait Airlines, a project that has been in the works...
Economic Update | Jordan: Planning for tourism growth
19 Sep 2011
Jordan’s recently unveiled five-year national tourism strategy foresees the private sector playing a growing role in the sector, with the eventual goal of doubling the industry’s contribution to GDP.
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Tourism achieving targets
19 Sep 2011
Abu Dhabi has surpassed 1m hotel guests for the first half of the year and seems likely to achieve its tourism aims for 2011, although increased competition could eat into margins in the longer term.
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Economic development
12 Sep 2011
Saudi Arabia’s economy looks set for a period of sustained growth, with oil revenues remaining high, non-hydrocarbons exports on the rise and the effects of a massive investment programme by the...
Economic Update | Oman: Pedal to the metal
12 Sep 2011
With a recent milestone achieved in aluminium production and major expansions planned in the steel sector, Oman is becoming an increasingly prominent player in the global metals industry.
