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Investors expect turbulence in the markets at least until Britain elects a new Prime Minister. (File photo)

June 27th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Gulf stocks plunge amid Brexit uncertainty

All seven GCC bourses reacted negatively in the first trading session after Britain, as uncertainty continues to plague global markets.

The threat to local retailers might turn into an opportunity if these companies restructured their balance sheets and concentrated on niche markets, one economist says. (Mall of Arabia)

June 15th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia: Law permitting 100 percent foreign investment in retail will boost sector

The latest economic data reveals some impressive growth statistics

January 8th, 2013 - 11:18 GMT

Lower oil prices could cause Saudi to curb spending plans

'Despite the recent fall in oil prices, fiscal and external balances will remain very solid.' For most Gulf economies

July 11th, 2012 - 11:01 GMT

Gulf budget predicted to improve

Regardless of academic musings, there is no doubt that consumption is statistically the key driver for the Western economies

June 5th, 2012 - 08:05 GMT

Consumers feed the economy