The government of Sharjah is tapping the debt markets to help fund large-scale infrastructure and economic development programmes, issuing its largest transaction to date.
The government of Sharjah is tapping the debt markets to help fund large-scale infrastructure and economic development programmes, issuing its largest transaction to date.
Stronger economic growth and increased domestic employment levels could increase access to credit for real estate in Kuwait, although a decline in the number of expatriates, along with excess stock, may pose challenges for the rental market.
The launch of Bahrain’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) on March 1 seeks to drive growth in the real estate sector by improving industry standards and transparency, moves that could increase foreign investment.
RERA is charged with overseeing the property sector,...
E-commerce in Saudi Arabia has received a boost following the launch of the Kingdom’s first foreign digital payments platform, a development that should support the growing number of online shoppers and contribute to government efforts to diversify the economy.
Dubai is making moves to strengthen and diversify trade ties with Latin America, investing in infrastructure to facilitate investment in high-potential sectors.
Abu Dhabi’s plans to unlock the share value of some of its key economic assets are gathering steam, with initial public offerings (IPOs) of a number of public enterprises expected in 2018, in moves that could encourage private sector companies to follow suit.
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