Continued fiscal consolidation and reform, combined with steady growth, were the hallmarks of Bahrain’s year in 2017, with a similar outlook forecast for the coming 12 months.
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Economic update | Bahrain: Year In Review 2017
10 Jan 2018
Economic update | Saudi Arabia: Year in Review 2017
10 Jan 2018
Saudi Arabia laid the foundations for a major overhaul of the national economy in 2017, with the government taking steps to privatise key state assets and stimulate investment, as part of long-term plans to diversify the economy.
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Economic update | Sharjah: Year in Review 2017
3 Jan 2018
Higher levels of investment, coupled with strong performance from both the tourism and real estate sectors, have put Sharjah’s economy on course to expand above nationwide forecasts, with momentum expected to continue into 2018.
Economic update | Dubai: Year in Review 2017
22 Dec 2017
Increased activity in trade, tourism and construction paved the way for another year of growth in Dubai, with momentum expected to continue through 2018 as the emirate’s preparations for Expo 2020 shift up a gear.
Economic update | Qatar: Year in Review 2017
21 Dec 2017
Qatar’s economy maintained steady growth throughout 2017, with forecasts of a stronger year to come as efforts to boost self-sufficiency in key sectors gain traction.