Economy

U.S. President departs Riyadh following a ‘historic’ visit

Key discussions centered on defense, energy, technology, and space collaborations between the nations

Abu Dhabi, Saudi Crown Princes discuss bilateral cooperation at GCC-U.S. Summit

Meeting highlighted strong bonds between UAE and Saudi Arabia

GCC-U.S. Summit: Saudi Crown Prince highlights $120 billion trade volume with U.S.

The Middle East is experiencing a historic transformation under Saudi leadership, said U.S. President Trump

GCC-U.S. Summit kicks off in Riyadh amid rising economic ties

Summit coincides with President Trump’s visit, focusing on economic, trade, and security issues

Qatari Amir arrives in Riyadh for GCC-U.S. Summit

The summit aims to enhance Gulf cooperation and deepen the strategic U.S. partnership

Trump celebrates historic ties with Saudi Arabia in Diriyah following $600 billion investment announcement

Saudi-U.S. relations deepened as Trump secured $600 billion investment commitment to the Kingdom

Trump secures $600 billion investment commitment in Saudi Arabia, says White House

In the coming months, the two countries will work to raise that number to $1 trillion, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince said

Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum: Aljadaan, Bessent discuss strengthening economic ties

Bilateral trade reached nearly $32 billion in 2024 and included prominent sectors such as machinery, vehicles and pharmaceuticals

Goldman Sachs cuts U.S. recession forecast to 35 percent, raises 2025 GDP growth to 1 percent

The revision follows a landmark agreement between the U.S. and China will lower tariffs for 90 days

Trump’s visit strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position as global hub for digital economy, innovation and space, says Alswaha

Alswaha said the Kingdom’s signing of the Artemis Accords underscores its commitment to the future $2 trillion global space economy

Qatar, Hong Kong ink 35 agreements in key sectors to bolster trade and investment ties

MoUs will enhance cooperation in trade, the economy, investment promotion, tourism, technology and infrastructure

Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum kicks off as Trump lands in Riyadh

Forum seeks to explore new opportunities to further strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and the U.S., focusing on seven main sectors

Shurooq’s $1.96 billion investments fuel 52 projects in 15 years of development in Sharjah

Key initiatives include AED5 billion in real estate and AED850 million in hospitality projects

Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia, kicks off Gulf tour seeking major economic deals

American business leaders will participate in the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum currently taking place

UAE and Kazakhstan sign 22 agreements worth over $5 billion, says Al Zeyoudi

Forum aims to explore investment opportunities and strengthen efforts to increase mutual investments across key economic sectors

UAE, Kazakhstan sign cooperation agreements in key sectors during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s visit

Sheikh Khaled and President Tokayev reviewed the close UAE-Kazakhstan relations and discussed ways to further enhance collaboration across key strategic sectors

ADIO, Japan’s ITOCHU join hands to scale investments into Abu Dhabi’s high-growth economy

Collaboration will identify opportunities for co-investment and joint ventures with Abu Dhabi investors

ADIO, Mizuho partner to fast-track Japanese investment into Abu Dhabi’s economy

ADIO and Mizuho will jointly promote Abu Dhabi as a strategic investment hub for Japanese businesses and startups

U.S. and China ease trade tensions with 90-day deal, tariffs cut by over 100 percent

Tariff news boosted dollar and markets, alleviating economic downturn concerns

Dubai launches ICV program to boost local manufacturing, in line with Economic Agenda D33

The initiative will be implemented through TASHAROK, the Government of Dubai’s shared procurement program

Abu Dhabi, Japan strengthen collaboration in smart mobility, business and sustainability

Strategic partnership for smart mobility solutions signed between Emirates Driving Company and Zenmov

Saudi aviation sector contributes $90.6 billion to GDP, supports 1.4 million jobs: IATA

Saudi Arabia aims to be a global aviation hub with strong growth expected via infrastructure investments

UAE investments in Belarus exceed $4 billion as Northern Waterfront project progresses

Al Zeyoudi said that UAE investments in Belarus have exceeded the $4 billion mark