Economy

‘Middle-income trap’ hinders economic progress of 108 developing countries, says World Bank

Since 1990, only 34 middle-income economies have managed to become high-income

GCC, Indonesia initiate talks for comprehensive deal to boost trade and investment

The proposed agreement aims to enhance cooperation, streamline investment regulations, and create new jobs

Dubai Financial Market sees spike in new investor accounts, up 85 percent to 56,345

The growth is due to strong investor interest in recent high-profile listings like Parkin and Spinneys

Qatar reports $711.58 million budget surplus on $16.39 billion total revenues for Q2 2024

The surplus was directed towards reducing public debt, and therefore there is no cash surplus

G20 pushes for great fortunes tax to fund climate disaster preparedness 

The G20 DRRWG meeting focused on the critical importance of financing for resilient infrastructure and early disaster risk warnings

Saudi Arabia’s foreign assets rise 5.5 percent to $467.5 billion in June 2024

Data showed that the bank's net foreign assets in June were around SAR1.670 trillion

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP rises 1.4 percent in Q2 2024, driven by non-oil sector expansion

Saudi Arabia's GDP contracted by 0.4 percent annually primarily driven by the 8.5 percent annual decline in oil activities

UAE-Chile CEPA set to take effect in six months, promises $73 million national economic boost by 2031: Al Zeyoudi

The agreement aims to liberate trade between both countries, empower women in commerce

UAE’s new AI Charter prioritizing safety, privacy, and societal trust in AI advancements

The launch reflects the UAE's vision to establish itself as a global AI hub

Global gold demand hits record highs with strongest Q2

Gold price averaged $2,338/oz, 18 percent higher year-on-year, reaching a record of $2,427/oz during the quarter

IMF completes third review for extended arrangement with Egypt, approves $820 million disbursement

The decision follows a positive economic assessment since the program's launch in December 2022

UAE, Chile sign CEPA to boost non-oil trade through tariff cuts and eased barriers

The CEPA also seeks to establish new investment and cooperation pathways, allowing private sectors to build partnerships

Dubai’s digital economy chamber supports 215 digital startups worth $7 billion in H1 2024

During H1, the chamber trained 243 Emiratis as part of the 'Create Apps in Dubai' initiative

G20: UAE to double digital economy’s GDP contribution to 19.4 percent with $20 billion investment

This investment signals the UAE's commitment to accelerating the growth and adoption of digital technologies across its economy

UAE and Morocco finalize CEPA to boost goods and services trade through tariff cuts, regulatory reforms

In 2023, the two nations had $1.3 billion in non-oil trade, a 30 percent increase from 2022 and 83 percent more than in 2019

Investopia Global Talks launch in Chennai to boost UAE-India partnerships in key sectors

The UAE and India are among the fastest growing economies, with the UAE’s non-oil GDP growing by 6.2 percent in 2023

Egypt central bank to begin cutting interest rates in September: Report

Egypt's inflation to average around 25 percent in H2 of 2024, down from 31 percent in H1

Egypt’s economy growth to rebound to 4.99 percent in 2025/26 amid policy tightening 

The country’s growth is projected at 4 percent for FY 2024/2025

Dubai International Chamber attracts 24 multinational companies in H1 2024

Chamber supported the expansion of 34 local companies into new global markets through its international offices

Egypt sets sights on $5 billion investment goal with India by 2027

Through renewable energy, green hydrogen, and engineering initiatives

UAE’s pension authority, ADGMA forge agreement to boost financial literacy among Emiratis

Agreement supports the UAE’s efforts to enhance financial awareness amongst Emiratis in federal, government and private sector entities