Positive first half results from leading banks, rising business confidence and a predicted surge in consumer spending are expected to boost lending and earnings in Dubai’s financial services sector.
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Economic update | Bahrain government looks to private sector to help lift generation capacity
25 Sep 2017
Several new projects will expand Bahrain’s power generation capacity, as the kingdom aims to meet rising demand from both residential and industrial consumers.
Against a backdrop of uncertainty in its food security environment, Qatar is working to boost the agricultural and livestock sectors, primarily through building capacity.
Economic update | Strengthening ties with new and old trading partners to bolster Jordanian exports
25 Sep 2017
Jordan has taken steps to increase its international trade flows by re-establishing links with traditional partners and expanding connections with new markets.
Tech businesses are expected to be among the beneficiaries of several new initiatives being rolled out in Kuwait targeting start-ups and e-government expansion.
Economic update | Land sales and real estate projects drive growth in Dubai property market
19 Sep 2017
An increase in new developments and land sales has helped Dubai’s property market post a strong rise in transactions and turnover in the first half of 2017, suggesting last year’s slide may have bottomed out as developments accelerate ahead of Expo 2020.