Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Saudi inflation falls to its lowest level this year, as the impact of new taxes wanes Consumer price inflation fell to 2.5 percent in April as impact of VAT weakens, but food prices remain high Holding back: Kuwait's VAT postponement a sign of slowing reforms, says Moody's Credit rating agency argues that country’s postponement makes delays by other GCC nations more likely A healthy option: Saudi healthcare sector fit for more private investment, says Knight Frank The kingdom’s privatisation push and an underserved demand provide opportunities in the sector INTERVIEW: UAE drug maker Julphar seeks revenue recovery through entry into new markets General manager argues that enhanced performance can be gained through new Saudi plant and new product lines Nasdaq Dubai's move to offer Saudi futures welcomed by market analysts Participants believe move could inject impetus into a thus-far moribund regional derivatives market 2018 will not be a costly year for UAE construction Construction costs increasing at a slower pace in relation to material costs, according to Colliers Middle East Egypt's Stella Di Mare to start construction of Dubai hotel in 2018 The five-star hotel is the company's first outside Egypt SPECIAL COVERAGE GCC GEARS UP FOR VAT TRACKING BLUE CHIP COMPANIES Disclaimer: ZAWYA is committed to respecting your privacy. It is our intention to send messages only with your permission. You have received this message because you are on the ZAWYA database. To opt out of ZAWYA communications in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. Thomson Reuters, Office 101, Building No. 1, Dubai Media City, PO Box 1426, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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