FDI is in an important pillar of growth and diversification agendas across theMENA region and, in particular, in the GCC. Several countries have set...
MENA | UAE’s 50 initiatives; Abu Dhabi fees; solid regional PMIs
Posted by Amy McAlister on Sep 9, 2021
New rules on residency visas are just part of the 50 economic initiativesannounced by the UAE to celebrate its golden jubilee. The measures include...
MENA | Saudi Q2 GDP and budget deficit, Egypt inflation
Posted by Ahmad Esam on Aug 13, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s GDP rose 1.5% y/y in Q2 according to the flash estimate. This was mainly driven by a boost from non-oil activity, which increased...
MENA | July PMIs, Oman’s electricity subsidies, Iran inflation
Posted by Ahmad Esam on Aug 5, 2021
The PMIs for Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar all remained in expansionaryterritory in July at 55.8, 54.0 and 52.2 respectively. Both the UAE and...