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Slow Growth in the Middle East and North Africa Region Calls for Bold Approach to Economic Reform
A short term focus on political and security concerns has stood in the way of the structural reforms needed for growth and stability.
February 7, 2014-- Ongoing regional tensions, together with a challenging external environment, have hit the economies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region hard. Economic growth is slowing, fiscal buffers are depleting, unemployment is rising, and inflation is mounting in seven transition countries in the region.
Long overdue reforms, that could help spur growth and create jobs, have continued to be delayed to avoid further social and political discontent. The World Bank Group’s latest Quarterly Economic Brief argues that these countries should seize the opportunity to advance structural reforms needed to break the vicious circle of slow growth and political instability.
view the World Bank MENA Quarterly Economic Brief
Source: World Bank
Saudi market crosses barrier at 8,800
February 6, 2014--The Tadawul All Share Index gained 0.30 per cent to 8,819.31 points on Thursday, February 6.
Market bellwether SABIC closed unchanged at SAR111.25. Islamic bank Alinma was the most liquid stock, edging up by 0.87 per cent to SAR17.45.
Source: AME Info
Bahrain bourse on a steady rise
February 6, 2014--On Thursday, February 6, the Bahrain All Share Index continued to expand one of its best starts into a new year since the Arab Spring hit the country.
Islamic Bank Al Baraka surged by 3.70 per cent to $0.84. Since January 1, the market gauge advanced by 4.43 per cent. Its rival Al Salam Bahrain...
Source: AME Info
Qatar Electricity and Water Company gains despite lower net profit
February 6, 2014--The QE 20 Index climbed 0.52 per cent to 11,192.21 points on Thursday, February 6.
Qatar Electricity and Water (QEW) Company added 0.33 per cent, finishing at QAR181.60. Earlier in the day, QEW disclosed the financial statements for the year, ending December 31, 2013. The financials revealed a net profit of QAR1.38 billion in 2013...
Source: AME Info
Green Crescent Insurance falls as CEO resigns
February 6, 2014--The Abu Dhabi market index ADXGI gained for the second day straight, closing 0.71 per cent higher at 4,721.72 points on Thursday, February 6.
It was driven by gains in the banking and industrial segment. Union National Bank surged 4.70 per cent to AED6.70. Arkan Building Materials edged up by 14.67 per cent, near limit
Source: AME Info
Investor's hail Emaar upgrade
February 6, 2014--The Dubai Financial General Index DFMGI closed 1.26 per cent higher at 3,928.45 points on Thursday, February 6.
Market bellwether Emaar Properties jumped by 4.67 per cent to AED8.30. Earlier in the day, Emaar said that the rating upgrade to BBB- from BB+ by Standard and Poor's reflected the developer's "sound performance of Emaar's shopping...
Source: AME Info
DGCX records robust start to 2014
February 6, 2014--January volumes up 36% from last month, registering 1,043,200 contracts
Currencies register month-on-month increase of 37%
Sensex Futures grow 91% to reach 14,913 contracts
The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) recorded a robust start to the year, with a total of 1,043,200 contracts traded in January, an increase of 36% over December 2013.
Source: DGCX
Broadband Networks in the Middle East and North Africa: Accelerating High-Speed Internet Access
February 6, 2014--The demand for widespread access to broadband internet, a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion, has never been greater in the Arab world.
This report, "Broadband Networks in MENA: Accelerating High-Speed Internet Access', takes stock of the existing infrastructure in at least 18 countries, and examines the various regulatory and market bottlenecks that are hampering the growth of the Internet in the region.
Source: World Bank
Qassim Cement rides high on Saudi construction bonanza
February 5, 2014--The Tadawul All Share Index gained 0.27 per cent to 8,792.80 points on Wednesday, February 5.
Qassim Cement jumped by 2.50 per cent, hitting SAR92.25. Earlier in the day, Qassim says it generated a net income of SAR585 million ($157.95m) in 2013, up by 4.30 per cent year on year. Qassim claims that the profit...
Source: AME Info
Kuwait bourse remains in stutter mode
February 5, 2014--The KSE Market Index failed to follow the general positive mood on GCC trading floors on Wednesday, February 5, slipping 7.57 points to 7,802.98. Zima Holding gained the most, ending up by 6.41 per cent to KD0.166.
Kuwait Finance House edged up by KD0.10, reaching KD0.830. National Bank of Kuwait lost 1.06 per cent to...
Source: AME Info
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