As per the National Planning Council, construction (9.1%) was the fastest-growing sector, followed by wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles
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QNB says end-of-year growth recovery shows the resilience of major economies
Report examines factors that contributed to the recovery of growth forecasts for the world’s three major economies – the USA, China, and the Euro area
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GCC growth accelerates as diversification and trade reshape economic landscape, says PwC
PwC Middle East forecasts GCC growth of 3.9% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026, driven by non-oil sectors and expanding global trade, even as lower oil prices test fiscal resilience
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Global economy doing ‘better than feared’, says IMF top boss
However, IMF forecasts a slight slowdown in global growth in 2025 and 2026 and Kristalina Georgieva urges leaders not to get too comfortable
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Global economic growth revised up to 3% in 2025, but trade tensions keep outlook fragile: IMF
IMF lifts global forecast – but is the world economy really in better shape? Here’s everything you need to know
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IMF lifts Saudi Arabia’s 2025 growth forecast to 3.6%
The Fund also raised its 2026 projection for the Kingdom to 3.9%, anticipating a sustained pickup in economic activity before growth stabilises at around 3.5% in the medium term
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Qatar GDP grows 3.7% in Q1 2025
The 5.3 per cent growth in Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy during the first quarter of this year was driven by strong performances across key sectors
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Erratic U.S. policy is undermining its global economic edge
Heavy reliance on executive orders, a weak fiscal position, and inflation uncertainty are dampening U.S. growth prospects, raising recession risks and opening the door for Europe and Asia to reclaim economic momentum
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IMF cuts global growth forecast as Trump tariffs create ‘major negative shock’
Global economic growth slashed to 2.8% as Trump’s tariffs create “major negative shock,” with US recession risk rising to 40% and forecasts for both US and China hit hardest
