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Should we be concerned about credit growth in the Gulf?

Rapid credit growth in the Gulf has fuelled fears that the region is experiencing a credit binge similar to that which culminated in Dubai’s crisis in 2009. But, for now at least, we think that there are several reasons not to be overly concerned.

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