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BMI sees GCC's aggregate fiscal deficit at $183bn in 2017 ECONOMY

BMI sees GCC's aggregate fiscal deficit at $183bn in 2017

An increase in the forecast Opec basket price to $54 a barrel in 2017 will give some respite to the GCC countries, BMI Research said, even as the Fitch Group company expects an aggregate fiscal deficit of $183bn for the region next year.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar food and drink sector poised for a leap ECONOMY

Qatar food and drink sector poised for a leap

Qatar’s food and drink sector will see sustained growth spurred by a surging population and rising spending power, BMI Research has said in a new report.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Fuel subsidy reform to help Qatar reduce its budget deficit: BMI ARABIA

Fuel subsidy reform to help Qatar reduce its budget deficit: BMI

Fuel subsidy reform will help Qatar reduce its budget deficit by allowing spending to decrease, according to BMI Research, a Fitch Group company.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar faces lower risks on greater financial buffers: BMI ECONOMY

Qatar faces lower risks on greater financial buffers: BMI

Qatar possesses greater financial buffers and continues to fund large government projects, in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup; BMI Research said, and noted that the country faced lower economic risks compared to other countries in the region.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar's mobile subscriber base may touch 5.4mn by 2020: BMI ECONOMY

Qatar's mobile subscriber base may touch 5.4mn by 2020: BMI

Qatar's mobile subscriber base may end 2016 with 4.86mn mobile subscribers, and rise to 5.42mn by 2020, BMI Research has said in its latest report.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar's international tourism receipts may reach $11.9bn by 2020: BMI ECONOMY

Qatar's international tourism receipts may reach $11.9bn by 2020: BMI

Continued inbound arrival is expected to spur international tourism receipts for Qatar, which is expected to reach nearly $11.9bn by 2020, BMI Research has said in a new report.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar hydrocarbon growth to be 'relatively elevated' this year: BMI ECONOMY

Qatar hydrocarbon growth to be 'relatively elevated' this year: BMI

Qatar’s hydrocarbon growth will be “relatively elevated” in 2016 compared to the next five years, as phases one and two of the $10.3bn Barzan gas projects are being finalised, BMI Research has said in a new report.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar's first current account deficit since 1998 'poses little risk' ECONOMY

Qatar's first current account deficit since 1998 'poses little risk'

Qatar will post its “first current account deficit” in almost two decades this year, as hydrocarbon prices remain depressed, shows a new report by BMI Research, a Fitch Group Company.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar fuel price increase 'positive' on fiscal consolidation needs, says BMI ECONOMY

Qatar fuel price increase 'positive' on fiscal consolidation needs, says BMI

The Qatari government's increase of petrol prices is a “positive” move, given the need for fiscal consolidation as revenues have “fallen sharply” alongside hydrocarbon prices ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
QCB 'likely to keep policy rate at 4.5% for most of 2016' ARABIA

QCB 'likely to keep policy rate at 4.5% for most of 2016'

Qatar Central Bank is expected to maintain its policy rate at 4.5% for most of 2016 to support lending amid economic growth slowing down, says a senior economist.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar's total household spending may grow 12.9% to reach $45bn ECONOMY

Qatar's total household spending may grow 12.9% to reach $45bn

Total household spending in Qatar is expected to grow by an average annual rate of 12.9% to reach $45bn by 2019, BMI Research has said in a report.

4:45 AM November 25 2016