While many countries in the Gulf region slipped into recession this year, Qatar has not only avoided the financial crisis but moved straight past it at speed, gaining momentum.
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Economic update | Year in Review 2009
22 Jul 2010
Economic update | Lines Running Hot
22 Jul 2010
The Bahamas is edging towards opening up its telecommunications sector, with the government's plans to sell off a controlling stake in state-owned Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) having taken another step forward in late November.
Economic update | Banks Building Confidence
22 Jul 2010
Bulgaria's banks are being cautious in their response to government calls to increase the flow of loans, wary of potential problems that could arise in the new year, while awaiting more positive signs from the economy before turning on the lending taps again.
Economic update | Opening Up
22 Jul 2010
The face of Malaysia's banking sector is set to change next year, with a number of new overseas banks in line to receive licences to enter the market, a move that is expected to increase competition and stimulate domestic lenders to improve services.
Economic update | Funding Education
22 Jul 2010
Negotiations between the Nigerian government and several university staff unions have led to the end of a three-month strike and the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Public teachers' unions have been striking nearly continuously in recent years to receive higher salaries and increased training.
Economic update | A Growing Industry
22 Jul 2010
Malaysia is looking to genetics to help its palm oil industry improve productivity, while enhacing the image of the sector at a time when it is seeking to capture a bigger share of the global vegetable oil market.