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Saudi non-oil economic growth hits 18-month high
Published Sun, Mar 5, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Dubai
SAUDI Arabia's non-oil private sector grew at its fastest pace for 18 months in February as new orders of goods and services increased sharply, although employment growth slowed, a survey of companies showed on Sunday.
The seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 57.0 last month from 56.7 in January. A level above 50 means business is expanding.
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