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Saudi Arabia’s economy, already robust after posting growth of 6.8% last year, seems set for a period of sustained expansion, with state-backed investments and higher-than-projected hydrocarbons earnings contributing to the Kingdom’s strong performance.

With data use growing strongly and existing capacity under pressure, Malaysia’s broadband network is undergoing necessary expansion to keep up with demand. Indeed, as penetration growth slows, improving speeds and service quality have become a priority.

The industrial sector in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has continued post significant growth in recent years, thanks to a favourable business environment and prudent regulation.

A combination of strong consumer demand, increased state investment and sound monetary policy have combined to put the Philippines’ economy on course for a strong performance this year, leading analysts and financial institutions to revise their growth forecasts upwards to near 5%.

Le produit intérieur brut (PIB) du Gabon, qui poursuit une forte tendance à la hausse amorcée en 2010, devrait progresser de 5.7 % cette année, d’après le Comité monétaire et financier national. L’économie a enregistré une expansion de 6 % en 2011, favorisée par la hausse des prix mondiaux du pétrole et des dépenses publiques ambitieuses dans le cadre de la stratégie de développement national, Le Gabon émergent.

The real estate sector in South Africa is showing early signs of upward movement after more than three years of underperforming, though any improvement in sales and buyer interest is still thin and analysts are wary of predicting an end to the slump amidst uncertainty over the local and global economies.