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Madinah leads regional growth with 24% construction employment in Q1 

Madinah leads regional growth with 24% construction employment in Q1 

  • Construction continued to dominate amid a surge in infrastructure projects
  • Wholesale, retail trade, and vehicle maintenance sector accounted for 20% of workforce
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