Some of the heat seems to be going out of the Qatari economy, as the rate of expansion is expected to ease back to single figures over the next few years. However, the more modest growth forecast by...
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Economic Update | Qatar: Easing expansion
18 Oct 2012
Economic Update | The Philippines: Breaking new ground in agriculture
18 Oct 2012
The signing of a peace agreement between the Philippines government and separatist rebels on the island of Mindanao may result in significant social and economic benefits, including a much-needed...
Economic Update | Dubai: Food industry feeding economy
17 Oct 2012
With food security becoming an increasingly important issue globally, and in the arid Middle East in particular, Dubai appears to have positioned itself to play an important role in meeting the most...
Economic Update | Egypt: Meeting rising gas demand
17 Oct 2012
Egypt benefits from a sizable supply of natural resources, including gas reserves that place it amongst the top three producers on the African continent. While a steep rise in domestic demand has...
Economic Update | Oman: Industry flowing downstream
17 Oct 2012
Stepping up efforts to capitalise on its hydrocarbons wealth, Oman is boosting its downstream industrial capacity by expanding the petrochemicals sector and providing the fuel stocks needed to power...
Economic Update | RAK: Rising profile
16 Oct 2012
Ras Al Khaimah’s (RAK’s) tourism sector continues to exceed expectations, with visitor arrivals well up on forecasts and overseas investment flowing in. However, the emirate faces stiff competition...
