The drop in PMIs in the Gulf last month appears to reflect the impact of recent austerity measures, including the introduction of a new value-added tax, at the start of this year. But conditions should improve over the coming months, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where recently-announced public sector bonuses will begin to filter through.
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