Rising demand for hard infrastructure in Qatar is providing more opportunities for local construction firms, with smaller-scale businesses set to be key beneficiaries of nationwide development projects.
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Economic update | Affordable off-plan developments offer potential amid a downturn in the wider residential market in Abu Dhabi
26 Mar 2018
Off-plan projects that offer residential buyers attractive incentives and greater affordability could help offset muted demand in Abu Dhabi’s broader real estate market this year, which is still recovering from a slowdown in economic growth in 2017.
Economic update | Investment in sustainable farming and new technology supports Abu Dhabi’s efforts to boost local agricultural production
28 Feb 2018
Abu Dhabi is looking to position itself as a key contributor to the UAE’s food security drive, with the national government announcing plans to boost agricultural output by 60% by 2051.
A new wave of reforms including higher shareholding ceilings and lower asset requirements has opened the door wider to foreign investors looking to buy into Saudi Arabia’s capital markets.
Economic update | Investment in national airline to support tourism and logistics expansion in Oman
28 Feb 2018
Oman is stepping up investment in air transport, announcing the arrival of a new fleet of aircraft, routes to North Africa and Europe, and an expansion of existing flight services as part of a strategy to support growth in tourism and logistics.