Macroeconomics

27 Oct 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa

Frost Radar™ for Economic Development: Middle East, 2021

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar Emerge as the Leaders in the Middle East

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The Frost Radar™ for Economic Development determines a region's future growth and development potential by the region’s ability to enhance its citizens’ quality of life. This report explores the Middle East’s key strengths and weaknesses through country-level assessments of growth and innovation initiatives, benchmarking each country on the...

Like other economies, countries in the GCC have been rendered vulnerable by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, and finance and insurance, which accounted for nearly 50% of Dubai’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018, have all been affected. In the oil and gas industry, plunging jet fuel demand and high...

The macroeconomic outlook for the Middle East is expected to remain modest in 2020, with the expected strengthening of non-oil sectors and increased infrastructure spending in the region. The oil-dependent economies are prioritizing non-oil sectors for economic diversification. Unemployment across the region is expected to fall and remain stable du...

The political scenario of India is likely to remain stable and makes it an attractive destination for investments. This report analyzes the political and economic scenario in the country and its impact on both domestic and foreign investments. It also examines the social and technological trends along with legal and environmental factors, which sur...

Based on an analysis of the political, economic, and social factors governing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the past, present, and future economic scenarios in the country. With a fairly stable political situation, Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Arab world, ranking second-highest...

Since the liberalization of the Myanmar economy, the government has been able to improve the country’s political and economic scenario, thereby creating new growth and investment opportunities for companies. However, despite the shift from an authoritarian military rule to a democratic government, the Myanmar military still has an influence in pa...

26 Mar 2019  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa

GCC Aluminum Castings Market, Forecast to 2022

Renewed Construction and Industrial Activity will Drive Market Growth

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This research service analyzes the aluminum castings market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The GCC market for aluminum castings is in its nascent stage, due to the absence of an established automotive industry. However, the demand for aluminum castings in this region will largely be driven by growth in end-user segments such as indus...

Opportunity assessment of Copper tubes in MENA covers growth trends and future market potential for copper tubes in the fast growing HVAC segment. LME stabilisation of copper price has made copper tubes projects attractive and increased demand from the HVAC segment has led to OEM expansions. For a new market entrant, it is imperative to note that L...

After three years under combat operations, the end of Iraq’s war against the Islamic State (ISIS) encourages the country’s reconstructionand economic reformation. As a result of healthy foreign international reserves, limited restrictions on cross-border fund transfers as well as an attractive legal framework that provides greater protection ...