Economy
Middle East economy news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
Economy News
Oman inflation jumps to five-month high in January
Rise in transport prices and rents drives inflation
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Gulf growth to outpace developed countries in 2010
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Bahrain economy to grow 4 per cent in 2010
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Bahrain bond roadshow to start mid-March
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Dubai World to meet UAE banks for debt talks
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Gulf banks’ non performing loans will peak in mid-2010
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Moody’s downgrades UAE government-related issuers
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Oman records $57m budget deficit in 2009
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Contractors to bid on King Abdullah International Gardens
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Baghdad to enact media and telecoms law in June
Economy Analysis
Moody’s financial downgrades rock Abu Dhabi-backed companies
Borrowing costs likely to rise in wake of Dubai debt, as analysts question assumptions of government support for its businesses
Economy Special Reports
Special Report: Kuwait - New optimism inspired by parliament
A new optimism can be sensed in Kuwait, following parliament’s approval in February of a $102bn development plan proposed by the governing cabinet. For the first time in years, the legislative and executive bodies are pulling in the same direction.
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Special Report: UAE - Dubai downturn forces strategy rethink
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Special Report: Banking - Public sector projects raise hope
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Special Report: Qatar – Population rise poses challenges
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Special Report: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh pushes peace talks
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Special Report: Education - Gulf invests in high-tech future
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Special Report: Iran - Regime prepares to face down critics
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Special Report: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh builds ties with China
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Special Report: Kuwait - MPs push for finance reforms
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Special Report: Qatar - Real estate firms phase projects
Economy Data
Economy 2010: Middle East returns to growth
Most of the region’s economies are expected to enjoy a recovery in 2010 as oil prices stabilise and Opec increases production
World Bank forecasts Middle East recovery in 2010
The World Bank is forecasting a recovery in the Middle East economy in 2010 after suffering a growth setback in 2009.
Egyptian economy grows 5 per cent
Growth rate supasses government forecasts
Iraq starts planning 2010 budget
Finance ministry to submit proposals for parliamentary approval by October
Economy Tenders
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Saudi Arabia: Ambulances
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Egypt: Laboratories and welding workshops
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Saudi Arabia: Medical equipment
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Qatar: Curriculum development multi-media support
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Yemen: Training programme impact assessment
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Yemen: Social welfare fund consultancy
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Oman: School classrooms (16)
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Egypt: Medicines
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Yemen: Training programme impact assessment
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Oman: School construction (Al-Aflaj)
