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[^2]\n\nBen Albury, president of the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA), stated on 2026-07-01 that there is no panic over the 11 percent decline in new auto sales for the first half of 2026. [^3]\n\nBusiness expectations among UAE non-oil private sector firms for the coming year improved in August 2025 to their highest level since April, tied to improving sales trends, construction projects, and hopes for easing regional tensions. [^4]\n\nThe August 2025 S&P Global UAE PMI recorded output levels rising at the fastest rate in six months, with firms citing higher order volumes, project progressions, client digital migrations, and reduced logistics challenges as drivers. [^5]\n\nThe August 2025 S&P Global UAE PMI showed new business inflows increasing sharply, matching the joint-quickest pace since March 2024, and export demand growing for a second consecutive month after declines through the second quarter, as economic caution over the Middle East conflict eased. [^6]\n\nThe average daily spend per tourist decreased by 6% compared to the previous year. [^7]\n\nThe rebound in arrivals is attributed to the subsiding impact of the Middle East conflict. [^8]\n\nBen Albury attributed the sales decline to increased shipping costs and delays caused by the Middle East conflict and typhoons damaging transhipment ports in Asia. [^9]\n\nBen Albury stated that the industry would only be alarmed if the six-month drop in new auto sales reached the 20-25 percent range. [^10]\n\nThe average length of stay for tourists in Phuket remained short during the reporting period. [^11]\n\nBen Albury noted that shipping delays have impacted more than one auto brand carried by Bahamas Bus and Truck, with one shipment delayed from August to November 2026. 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