The Middle East

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Economic update | Qatar’s real estate sector heats up

17 Sep 2014
Real estate prices in Qatar hit record highs in June after rising 28.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) according to the Real Estate Price Index (REPI) published by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), its most recent data. The average prices for land, commercial and residential properties in June were 20% higher than the previous peak of September 2008, the central bank said.
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Economic update | Increased connectivity to boost Bahrain trade links

15 Sep 2014
As part of plans to tackle delays on the King Fahd causeway, Bahrain is taking steps to reduce waiting times and ease congestion on its road link with Saudi Arabia while larger measures are under consideration.
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Economic update | Saudi Arabia outlines plans for a more open market

9 Sep 2014
Plans for new regulations on direct foreign investment in the Saudi Arabian stock market have been outlined, setting out requirements and limits for oversees buyers seeking to buy into the region’s biggest exchange.
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Economic update | Oman’s economy growing but still tied to oil

4 Sep 2014
Recently released figures indicate that Oman’s diversification strategy is beginning to bear fruit. But, despite the Sultanate’s finances looking healthier, the country still remains vulnerable to price shocks in the energy sector.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | An attractive choice: Enda Kenny, Prime Minister of Ireland, on the Irish economy and the importance of ties with Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014

 

Although we may be geographically distant from each other, our two countries share many values and interests, and Ireland is more than ready to build upon these. Economically, we have been through some difficult times, but we are now very much on our way to recovery and growth. Export levels have improved, jobs are being created and...

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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Abdul Latif Al Zayani, Secretary-General, GCC from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014

Abdul Latif Al Zayani, Secretary-General, GCC

How is the GCC working with the EU to bring about greater economic and trade cooperation?

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