Jordan’s economy appears to be back on track following multiple external shocks since late 2008, and, while growth remained relatively sluggish at 2.8% in 2013, many analysts predict an average of 4...
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Economic Update | Recent growth in Jordan bodes well for recovery
20 Jun 2014
Economic Update | Kuwait to boost gas imports
18 Jun 2014
Rising demand for electricity has prompted Kuwait to sign three multi-billion-dollar deals aimed at significantly boosting the country’s gas imports.
Economic Update | Myanmar: Adjusting for growth in the financial sector
18 Jun 2014
Authorities in Myanmar are determined to foster economic progress and have placed financial inclusion on their list of priorities. In an attempt to tackle demand for increased financial services,...
Economic Update | Qatar eyes gas gains
18 Jun 2014
The deep pre-Khuff formation off Qatar’s coast has become the focus of major test drilling and survey work, as energy firms step up their gas exploration efforts.
Economic Update | Banks see opportunities in Egypt despite uncertainty
18 Jun 2014
Egypt’s banking sector, which was impacted by the instability of the past few years, is beginning to see increased momentum, with the formal launch of an Emirati-owned bank and modest upgrades in...
Economic Update | Private health care attracting Omanis
17 Jun 2014
A two-pronged drive to tackle the rise of lifestyle diseases in Oman and broaden the range of medical facilities available locally has put the country’s health care services on course for rapid...
