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Luxury car makers have been hit hard by the regional economic slowdown, but signs of a recovery are emerging. (Shutterstock)

September 4th, 2017 - 01:35 GMT

Gulf's Luxury Car Market Sees Signs of Recovery in 2017: Experts

The luxury sports cars market in the Gulf has suffered the effect of lower oil prices and government budget cuts, but things are looking brighter.

Business conditions in the non-oil private sectors of the UAE and Saudi Arabia continued to improve at the start of the second quarter, with rates of expansion in new work and business activity gathering pace, a report said.
(AFP/ File)

May 4th, 2017 - 10:17 GMT

UAE, Saudi Arabia's Growth of Non-Oil Private Sector Rebounds from Q1 Low: Report

The weak exchange rate relative to the US dollar continues to be the key reason for higher raw material prices. (File photo)

April 5th, 2017 - 12:36 GMT

Weak economy, currency send Egypt non-oil sector into free fall

Tourism, one of Lebanon's biggest industries, has plummeted over the past three years (File Archive)

February 6th, 2014 - 08:36 GMT

One frightful forecast for Lebanon's economy, according to January data

They were the biggest protests since January 2011, during the last days of the Hosni Mubarak regime.

July 2nd, 2013 - 05:20 GMT

Egypt debt insurance cost at record, more currency fall seen

The IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, placed projects growth in the Middle East and North Africa region, including Afghanistan and Pakistan, at 3.9 percent in 2011, down from 4.4 percent in 2010

December 1st, 2011 - 09:11 GMT

MENA growth outlook ‘mixed’

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April 11th, 2010 - 09:22 GMT

Manufacturing powers emerging markets growth, says HSBC index

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August 3rd, 2009 - 08:46 GMT

Stocks Rally is "Excessive", Financial System "Very Damaged" Says Roubini (Euro Open)

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August 3rd, 2009 - 07:37 GMT

German Retail Sales to Grow in June but Job Losses Threaten Rebound