Economy

Saudi women’s labor force participation hits 36.2 percent in Q3 2024

Among Saudi nationals, the labor force participation grew by 0.7 percentage points in Q3 2024, reaching 51.5 percent

Kuwait Central Bank issues $792 million bond, tawarruq

CBK said that the issuance period is three months with a return rate of 4.125 percent

How UAE is leading in industrial growth and economic diversification

The sector has boosted sustainable growth, competitiveness, and contribution to the nation's GDP

Saudi Arabia’s net FDI inflows rise 37 percent to $4.26 billion in Q3 2024

Net FDI inflows declined 24 percent year-on-year from SAR21.1 billion during the third quarter of 2023

UAE’s real GDP grows 3.6 percent to $239.5 billion in H1 2024

The contribution of non-oil sectors to the country's GDP reached 75 percent

Qatar Tourism: Five million visitors welcomed in 2024

A 25 percent increase in international arrivals compared to 2023

ADNOC’s ICV Program to drive $54.45 billion into UAE economy over next 5 years

In 2024, the company reinvested AED55 billion into the UAE’s economy and created 5,500 jobs for UAE Nationals

UAE: “Economic Content Creators” program explores engaging storytelling techniques in second week

Training sessions impart knowledge on simplifying complex data to create compelling narratives

Ajman Ruler approves $1.01 billion general budget for 2025

The government allocated 39 percent of the budget for quality of life and 20 percent for economic development

4 key factors shaping the global economic landscape in 2025

Developing economies will be the most vulnerable to the challenges shaping the global economy in 2025

Dubai launches first-ever tax certification program in Arab world

This certification caters specifically to tax professionals employed by Dubai government entities

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of $980 million Hatta development projects

H.H. assessed progress of 65 Hatta development initiatives, 41 of which have been completed

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise by 12.7 percent in October

National non-oil exports, excluding re-exports, saw a rise of 5.1 percent

Saudi Arabia’s construction market to exceed $90 billion by 2029

Over $20 billion in projects are underway in Riyadh 

UAE drives development in 2024: Key initiatives and programs propelling growth

One of the most notable programs the UAE launched in 2024 is the Unified UAE Numbers project

UAE’s MoHRE calls on private sector to meet 2024 Emiratization targets by December 31

Organizations with 50 or more employees must achieve a 2 percent increase in Emiratization of skilled roles by year-end

Sheikh Hamdan forms interim steering committee to oversee transfer of commercial control operations in Dubai

The committee will be entrusted with approving timelines and streamlining operations for enhanced efficiency

UAE Ministry of Economy sets new pricing policy for 2025, focuses on 9 basic consumer goods

The new changes to the pricing policy are scheduled to take effect on January 2, 2025

UAE Ministry of Finance announces key amendments to tax regulations effective January 2025

The modifications introduce various administrative reliefs and clarifications for businesses that establish Tax Groups.

UAE-Croatia bilateral trade surges to $78.9 million in H1 2024, up 44.8 percent

UAE non-oil trade with Croatia reaches $110.7 million in 2023

Indian businesses top the list of newcomers joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 9M 2024

Pakistan ranked second on the list with 6,061 new companies joining the chamber in the first nine months of 2024

BRICS expansion: Nine new partner countries set to join in January 2025

Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan will join BRICS as partner countries

Sharjah approves $11.4 billion budget for 2025, largest in emirate’s history

The budget empowers agencies to fund initiatives, provide housing for citizens, and upgrade tourism infrastructure

CBUAE forecasts real GDP growth: 4 percent in 2024, rising to 5.5 percent by 2026

Non-oil GDP growth is projected to remain robust at 4.9 percent in 2024 and 5.0 percent in 2025