Dubai to target 4.5 percent growth in 2012
Dubai will aim for economic growth of 4.5 percent this year, up from an estimated expansion of more than 3 percent in 2011, a senior economic official said on Wednesday.
February 15, 2012 2:18Qatar 2012 outlook positive but growth to slow, says IMF
IMF sees risk of lower oil, gas prices; Says Qatar should develop local bond market; 2011, 2012 inflation forecasts cut slightly
December 18, 2011 11:42
Egypt fosters false economic expectations
Things will get tougher before they get better in Egypt. With rich reigning in ballooning fiscal deficit and unemployment still on the rise, it may be cause more costly unrest.
November 29, 2011 2:15
Opposing views: in the dark about oil demand
Some say global demand for oil is waning. Others say the exact opposite. Get the right facts and make up your own mind. Everyone else is in the dark.
November 23, 2011 4:58IMF: Lebanon growth to hit 6 percent
Lebanon will be the fourth fastest growing economy in the Arab world, says report.
June 2, 2010 8:36Strong momentum in UAE’s recovery, says Institute of International Finance
UAE and Gulf neighbors will lead region in economic recovery, says George Abed.
May 20, 2010 10:21Rising oil prices support wary economic recovery in Gulf, report
Analysts: oil prices between $70-$80 a barrel offer “ample fiscal stimulus” for GCC economies
April 20, 2010 10:35Lebanon’s economy expected to grow by 5.8% in 2010
Economist Intelligence Unit report forecasts growth in exports and the tourism sector.
March 31, 2010 10:59GCC economies to see recovery in 2010
Increasing oil prices and rising demand in the non-energy sector will help the region to grow, says Emirates NBD bank.
January 25, 2010 3:49Saudi GDP will grow by 4.1pc in 2010
Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to grow by 4.1 percent in real terms in 2010 as domestic…
December 27, 2009 2:21
Who is the richest?
Qatar, which has one of the highest rates of per capita GDP growth in the world, topped the regional list for 2008.
December 27, 2009 1:33Saudi hopes for more economic growth in 2010
A senior Saudi official hopes for greater economic growth next year…
December 22, 2009 2:37
Brand UAE…
…has apparently been doing very well; it tops the recent regional Country Brand Index. The nation is set to see new attractions and thousands of hotel rooms soon. But is the brand powerful enough?
November 12, 2009 3:40
Where is Saudi’s GDP headed?
After years of exponential growth, Saudi Arabia's GDP will likely contract by 1 percent in 2009, says Jeddah-based NCB.
July 30, 2009 8:17
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26