Yara Abi Farraj
Yara Abi Farraj is a digital editor and translator at Economy Middle East and Economy Saudi Arabia. She is currently pursuing her MA in International Affairs. With a passion for journalism, Yara covers the daily news in both English and Arabic.
Dubai real estate sets new record as sales climb to $89 billion in H1 2025
H1 sales value rose 40 percent year-on-year, driven by the strongest-ever quarterly performance in Q2
Weaker U.S. dollar to unlock opportunities in emerging markets and global equities, says Standard Chartered
A weaker dollar historically supports returns across risk assets, particularly in emerging markets
Dubai: Three new international universities set to open campuses for 2025–26 academic year
There is strong interest from major universities to open campuses in Dubai, with several in discussions or pending final approval
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund launches new headquarters to boost government innovation
To date, the fund has issued government-backed guarantees exceeding AED43 million to help members scale their ventures
Saudi Arabia puts micro-credentials at the center of a skills-first hiring revolution
98 percent of employers in the Kingdom adopting skills-based hiring practices
Fed’s Powell sparks July rate cut hopes with ambiguous comments
When asked whether July was too soon for a rate cut, Powell responded that he "can't say"
Stock market today: Asian shares dip as dollar holds near 3.5-year low on Fed, tariff uncertainty
Markets are currently pricing in 64 basis points of rate cuts by the Fed this year, with only a 21 percent chance of a cut in July
Dubai’s RTA enhances traffic flow between Sheikh Zayed and Al Khail roads by 40 percent
RTA’s master plan seeks to deliver more than 75 traffic improvement projects across key areas of Dubai in 2025
Why the UAE’s real estate market is becoming a global wealth magnet
This year, the UAE has secured its place as the world’s leading destination for millionaire migration
UAE, Korea Presidents discuss strengthening special strategic partnership
Leaders seek stronger cooperation in economy, investment, energy, education, defense, technology and sustainability
Qatar real estate: Residential sales grow 13.2 percent in Q1 2025 as prices stabilize
Apartment capital values reached QAR10,420 per sq m, remained relatively stable for 12 months
