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GCC Population Will Be Lesser and Older by the End of this Century

GCC population is expected to become older and lesser by the end of this century as replacement rates are declining

Whats behind Kuwaits increasing fiscal breakeven oil price?

Why is Kuwaits fiscal breakeven oil price increasing

India/UAE Trade: $115 billion Bet

India and UAE plan to raise their bilateral trade to USD 115billion

Economic Impact of Dubai Expo 2020

Dubai Expo 2020 will have an impact on the economy through the infrastructure valued at more than USD 12 billion that is being spent to successfully build Expo 2020’s establishment.

OPEC+ September 2021 meet: Maintaining Status Quo

Since the last OPEC+ meeting, conducted on July 18th, the global oil market has witnessed some significant events.

Following a year of distress, Saudi Arabia economy back on growth path

Rising Oil prices enable Saudi Arabia to return to growth. Removal of OPEC+ production cuts expected to boost GDP further in the next few quarters. IMF expects 2.4% growth for 2021.

COVID-19 accelerates Saudi Arabia’s push towards cashless society

Saudi Arabia’s transition towards a cashless society remains on track. Saudi youth inclined to go digital rather than using cash.

Importance of SMEs in GCC: Challenges amid COVID and way forward

Interview with Mr. M. R. Raghu, CEO, Marmore MENA Intelligence

FAQ’s: Break-even Oil price

With improvement in crude oil prices, the borrowing needs of GCC countries could ease. Learn about fiscal breakeven oil prices of GCC Countries

COVID-19: GCC has mostly resorted to monetary measures

Amid COVID-19 GCC has mostly resorted to monetary measures to contain the virus. Strained budgetary position has led to smaller size of stimulus measures.

Saudi Arabia’s move towards a cash less economy propelled by COVID-19

Will enforcement of social distancing be a near-term growth driver for cashless payments in Saudi Arabia? The ratio of POS transactions to ATM withdrawals in Saudi suggests so.

COVID-19: High Impact Sectors

Fears of COVID-19 and measures to combat the virus' spread, such as lockdowns, have affected businesses across sectors - Healthcare, Real Estate, Energy, Hospitality, Banking & Education.

Is Debt to GDP Ratio a good explanatory of country risk?

Debt to GDP ratio explains the risk associated with Sovereign rating. We discuss other risk variables for ratings other than Debt to GDP ratio.

Oil Price may not be the trigger for reforms

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Does Brexit pose an economic puzzle to the GCC?

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Bankruptcy law in Saudi Arabia

Bankruptcy Law in Saudi Arabia came into effect in August 2018. Will the new Law propel Economic Growth?

Turkey Crisis: Impact on GCC

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Oman witnesses surge in its Non-oil Exports

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The “Seesaw” Game of Saudi Liquidity

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The Impact of VAT on Key Kuwaiti Sectors

Trade Wars - How will it play out for the GCC?

The fears of