Economy

Egypt moves to international debt markets, eyes Gulf currency-denominated bonds

Difficulties securing affordable financing currently, given the country’s strict monetary policy and credit rating

Mastercard 2024 outlook: Empowered consumers to balance price and priority

MENA consumers and businesses will face crucial decisions about spending and investing

CBUAE budget balance reaches AED647.6 billion in October

Balance sheet includes AED283.9 billion in cash and AED206 billion in investments

UAE President issues new law to establish Accountability Authority

New body aims to enhance the integrity of public finances, promote transparency

Iraq’s economic growth to decline in 2023, 2024 due to oil production cuts: IMF

IMF warned of "fiscal and external sustainability risks" from "large" budget law expansion

S&P: Saudi Arabia’s economic growth to rebound to 2.7 percent in 2024

Saudi Arabia's records A rating with a stable outlook

IIF: GCC gross foreign assets set to reach $4.4 trn by 2024

GCC's foreign asset projections and shifting investment strategies

Türkiye’s Central Bank urges foreign investors: Invest in Turkish lira bonds for high yields

Governor forecasts moderate economic environment by same time in 2024

IMF urges GCC countries to further enhance non-oil sector growth

Saudi Arabia, UAE lead in non-oil sector development

IFF expects Egypt’s economy to grow by 3.3 percent in 2023-2024

The financing gap in Egypt will reach $7 billion in the current fiscal year

Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh: Signing of 70 agreements worth $137 mn

Event witnessed the participation of over 6,000 attendees from over 40 countries

OECD expects global growth to halve by 2060

Higher taxes might be imposed to prevent debt from skyrocketing

Moody’s affirms Lebanon’s C rating, changes outlook to stable

Rating highlights a negative real GDP growth of 2.6 percent in 2022

Kuwait: Local agent requirement lifted for foreign companies, public tenders law revamped

With overwhelming support of 57 votes in favor and only one vote against

Mohamed Al Musharrkh: Sharjah’s rise fueled by growing foreign direct investment

FDI to boost various sectors including tourism, health and GreenTech