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Saudi economy rallies despite oil output drop(0) Despite cuts in its oil output, and the generally nervous economic sentiment globally, the Saudi economy continues to race ahead.CONTINUE READING |
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SR400B RE Investment Shortfall(0) Saudi Arabia is set to build 2.4 million housing units by 2020, but the Kingdom’s real estate investment is short by SR400 billion to meet anticipated housing demand. Saudi Arabia housing stock will rise to just over seven million units by 2020, compared to 4.6 million by 2010, according to National Commercial Bank Capital research. |
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Saudi-China nexus(0)
China recently replaced the UAE to become the Saudi Arabia’s largest exporting market. The Asian giant’s share of Saudi exports stood at 15.4%, according to National Commercial Bank report. |
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100 Million Tourists For MENA Countries(0)
The Middle East tourism industry’s progress was cut short by the Arab Spring crisis and it’s still reeling from the after shocks that reverberate in countries across the region. CONTINUE READING |
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US shale: A threat to Saudi dominance?(0)
OPEC finally acknowledged the very clear and present danger of North American shale oil and gas production. CONTINUE READING |
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The New Saudi Order(0) Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef’s appointment to the Kingdom’s powerful interior ministry job - replacing Prince Ahmad bin Abdel-Aziz Al Saud — is being seen by many as a precursor for higher office. CONTINUE READING |
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Project Slow Down In Gulf(0)
More than USD65-billion worth of projects have been awarded in the Middle East North Africa region, according to Citibank Group research. CONTINUE READING |
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Doing business in the Middle East(0)
Middle East states fared poorly in a new edition of a survey that measures their business friendliness. The World Bank’s annual Doing Business 2013 report saw most countries in the region fall in global rankings. CONTINUE READING |
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Saudi Arabia: Refinery Hub(0)
Saudi Aramco ‘s decision to proceed with the 400,000 barrels per day Jazan Refinery is part of a trend of turning the Middle East into a beehive of global refining activity. CONTINUE READING |
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KSA to be fastest growing G20 economy after China this year: BarCap(0) Saudi Arabia will emerge as the second fastest growing G20 country after China this year, while Gulf economies will outpace global and emerging growth, according to Barclays Capital research. CONTINUE RE
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