Economy

Egypt’s economy to grow to 4.2 percent in 2024, 4.6 percent in 2025-2026: World Bank

Decline in shipping through the Suez Canal and tourism to impact 2023-2024 growth

UAE’s real GDP to grow by 3.9 percent in 2024, 4.1 percent in 2025: Report

The broader MENA region is expected to grow 2.8 percent in 2024 and accelerate to 4.2 percent in 2025

Top Abu Dhabi regulators collaborate to make AGWA a success

AGWA cluster seeks to capture opportunities in the growing global food and water industry, which is expected to reach AED77.4 trillion by 2045

UAE’s non-oil sector grows 6.7 percent in Q4 2023: OPEC

Construction sector supports non-oil growth, accelerating to 8.4 percent in Q4 of 2023

Global economy to stabilize for first time in three years, grow at 2.6 percent in 2024: World Bank

One in four developing economies is expected to remain poorer than it was on the eve of the pandemic in 2019

Five key themes that will shape global economy in 2024

With higher growth and higher bond yields on one hand and high inflation and geopolitical risks on the other, the global economy is at a delicate juncture

Inflation in Egypt predicted to drop by 10 percent by end of June 2025: Report

The report cited the recent floating of the pound exchange rate and an enhanced IMF agreement

Abu Dhabi’s new AGWA cluster to add $24.5 billion to GDP, generate 60,000 jobs

AGWA will be a global hub for novel food and ingredients, as well as technologies to increase access to and the utilisation of water resources

UAE’s ADGM, Bermuda Monetary Authority sign MoU to boost collaboration on digital asset regulation and supervision

The framework also encompasses investigative assistance, and capacity enhancement initiatives

Egypt’s inflation declines to 28.1 percent in May

Egypt's rural inflation declined to 26.7 percent while overall inflation declined to 27.4 percent

UAE tightens telemarketing rules, announces fines of up to $41,000

Telemarketing calls can only be made between 9am and 6pm

IMF reaches staff-level deal for $820 million loan to Egypt

Agreement follows approval of $8 billion extended fund facility loan in March

RAKEZ, Indian Chamber forge agreement to boost business opportunities, economic growth

RAKEZ hosts close to 6,000 Indian companies that are contributing to the UAE's diverse industrial landscape

MENA’s economic landscape: Positive outlook amid persistent challenges

Analysts forecast a tepid year-on-year GDP increase this 2024, ranging from 2.4 to 2.7 percent

The rise of the digital economy: Banks as architects of GCC’s financial future

Open banking and digital payments among technologies that drive transformation in the finance industry

What’s behind the U.S. dollar’s dominance, and what can end it?

Dollar accounts for over 60 percent of global central bank reserves, making it the world’s most widely held currency

Elevating Türkiye’s investment appeal

Country’s trade volume with UAE, an important economic partner, hit $20 billion in 2023

Abu Dhabi launches Unified Economic License to enhance ease of doing business

A task force has been formed to ensure a smooth transition to the new license system

UAE’s non-oil private sector resilient in May, PMI holds steady at 55.4: Report

Firms in the UAE experienced a record increase in outstanding business levels in May, the report highlighted

4,351 new Indian companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in Q1 2024

Trade and services sector accounted for 42.3 percent of the total registrations

Egypt’s input cost inflation at 38-month low, boosts non-oil private sector, says PMI

New business levels across Egypt fell at the slowest rate since September 2021 in May

Arab economies projected to grow by 3.3 percent in 2024 as inflation declines: Report

The inflation rate in its 22 member states is expected to decline to 3.3 percent this year, compared to 9.3 percent in 2023