Increased state spending on infrastructure and construction projects supported solid growth in Dubai’s economy in 2018, despite muted performances from some key sectors.
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Economic update | Dubai: Year in Review 2018
18 Dec 2018
Increasing efforts to diversify its economy and realign its trade relationships, Qatar is building new links and expanding ties with existing partners.
Reforms to improve trade and protect investor rights have bolstered Bahrain’s standing on the World Bank’s most recent ease of doing business index, with newly ratified legislation set to further boost its investment appeal.
How have local companies adjusted their business strategies to weather the ongoing economic climate?
Economic update | Launch of diversification strategy pushes Abu Dhabi towards development goals
31 Oct 2018
Abu Dhabi has moved ahead with plans to bolster the emirate’s non-oil economy following the launch of a Dh50bn ($13.6bn) programme aimed at fast-tracking economic growth and social development.
Economic update | Launch of new free zones to boost Qatar’s foreign investment and diversification plans
31 Oct 2018
Qatar is ramping up efforts to increase foreign investment and incentivise activity in a range of different industries, unveiling plans to launch two new free trade zones.