Growth in lending at the emirate’s top banks remained slow during the first half of 2012, but profits were generally up on those of the previous year. Meanwhile, the banking sector is preparing to...
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Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Growth in banking
1 Oct 2012
Economic Update | Indonesia: Growth ups insurance rivalry
1 Oct 2012
Local business leaders and foreign investors alike are expressing confidence in the outlook for Indonesia’s insurance sector despite a traditionally low base. Continued economic growth, low levels of...
Economic Update | Egypt: Housing a priority
1 Oct 2012
For many years, one of the greatest challenges Egypt has faced has been providing housing for its growing, youthful population. Indeed, the lack of decent housing for those in the lower- to middle-...
Economic Update | Bahrain: Road to recovery
27 Sep 2012
The number of international arrivals to Bahrain surged in mid-August, as visitors headed to the Gulf country to celebrate the post-Ramadan Eid holidays. The tourism sector appears to be more...
Economic Update | Mongolia: Retail therapy
27 Sep 2012
Expectations that Mongolia’s retail industry will be transformed by the nation’s rapidly growing mining sector appear on track, although rising inflation and a lack of human resources could threaten...
Economic Update | Jordan: Boosting agricultural earnings
27 Sep 2012
The agricultural sector is becoming more modernised and export-oriented, with an emphasis placed on increasing output and quality, as well as nurturing niche areas. Despite a number of challenges,...
