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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

Sharp increases in output and new orders were a key factor behind the upturn.

The best performing sub-sector in Dubai in the past quarter was wholesale and retail, followed by travel and tourism and construction. (AFP/Karim Sahib)

April 11th, 2017 - 09:22 GMT

Dubai's private sector achieves strongest quarter in two years

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

Prime Minister David Cameron in 2013 with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (Stefan Rousseau)

June 24th, 2016 - 05:25 GMT

Brexit vote rekindles hope for new UK-GCC free trade agreements

Economists say the bilateral trading landscape between the GCC and the UK may not necessarily be harmed by Brexit. (Shutterstock)

June 24th, 2016 - 11:41 GMT

Brexit: A weaker pound presents opportunities for GCC investors

With a strong and historical influence it is no surprise that India is the largest trading partner with the UAE. Annual bilateral trade between the UAE and India, including oil, now stands close to $75 billion.

September 8th, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

UAE and India: a blossoming bond?

UAE-based importers of Indian products are reaping the benefits of the falling value of the rupee.

August 21st, 2013 - 01:41 GMT

UAE importers getting a kick out of falling rupee

Rising oil prices have helped underpin expansionary spending by many GCC states

April 3rd, 2012 - 08:56 GMT

Oil prices lift GCC but risks remain

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March 7th, 2010 - 10:22 GMT

Emirates NBD hosts global outlook luncheons with Priority Banking clients