August 2026: Data drives regional projects

31 August 2026
Construction output growth across the Middle East and North Africa slows sharply to 0.6% in 2026 from 4.5% a year earlier, before a projected rebound to 4.3% in 2027 outpaces the global recovery

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Includes: Global construction output growth | Brent spot price | Real GDP growth by country


MEED’s September 2026 report on Kuwait includes:

> COMMENT: Kuwait keeps dealmaking alive under fire

> GOVERNMENT: Kuwait shows tentative signs of economic development
> BANKING: Necessity is the mother of invention for Kuwaiti lenders
> OIL & GAS: Regional war to have lasting impact on Kuwaiti oil sector
> POWER & WATER: Kuwait utilities investment shifts towards water
> CONSTRUCTION: Kuwait construction holds up despite regional strife
> MARKET TALK: Kuwait stands resilient amid regional tensions
> DATABANK: Kuwait’s economic gains are dented by conflict in 2026

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