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ECONOMICS

GCC MACRO

Dubai: Transport & storage sector to remain a key driver of growth

Increased investment in infrastructure and population growth underpins the medium term outlook.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 25.09.2023

Dubai PMI slows in August

The Dubai PMI slowed in August but remains well above the neutral 50.0 level

PMIS, GCC MACRO - 11.09.2023

UAE and KSA PMIs slip in August

The PMI surveys for the UAE and Saudi Arabia slipped in August but remain strongly above the neutral 50.0 level

ECONOMICS, PMIS - 05.09.2023

Monthly Insights: August 2023

A roundup of our key reports and forecast updates for August 2023.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 14.08.2023

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Dubai GDP growth slowed in Q1 2023

We expect growth of 4.0 percent in Dubai in 2023, down from 4.4 percent in 2022.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 14.08.2023

Saudi government investment spending rose in Q2 23

The budget posted a modest deficit in Q2 on lower oil revenues.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 04.08.2023

GCC PMIs indicate strong growth at the start of H2 2023

Egypt PMI was largely unchanged in July.

PMIS, ECONOMICS - 03.08.2023

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The UAE jumps six places in FDI inflows global ranking.

UAE, GCC - 19.07.2023

Dubai PMI strengthened in June

The Dubai PMI survey strengthened in June and is indicative of robust economic growth

PMIS, ECONOMICS - 12.07.2023

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UAE: Faster non-oil sector growth expected this year

Headline GDP growth has been revised lower to 2.9% from 3.2% previously, on lower oil production forecasts.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 26.06.2023

Oman: Non-oil sector will drive growth in 2023

We expect that the non-oil sector will be the primary driver of economic growth in Oman this year

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 22.06.2023

Dubai PMI slips but still strong in May

The Dubai PMI survey was a little weaker in May but remained in comfortably expansionary territory

PMIS, ECONOMICS - 09.06.2023

Saudi Arabia: Non-oil sector growth steady at 5.3% in Q1 2023

Government was a key driver of growth in the first quarter.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 09.06.2023

Additional oil production cuts will weigh on GDP growth in 2023

Overall GDP in Saudi Arabia could contract this year if the extra million barrel per day cut is sustained through year-end.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 07.06.2023

UAE and KSA PMIs slowing but still strong

The PMI surveys for the UAE and Saudi Arabia both slowed in May compared with April but they remain strong when compared to long run averages

PMIS, ECONOMICS - 05.06.2023

The GCC and the energy transition

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ECONOMICS, MARKETS - 29.05.2023

Dubai PMI rises to eight month high in April

Strong growth in business activity and new work supported by price discounting.

PMIS, GCC MACRO - 09.05.2023

Dubai tourism off to a strong start in 2023

Visitor numbers exceeded pre-pandemic levels in February.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 17.04.2023

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