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The CBE's overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and main operation rate will remain unchanged

In January 2023, the UAE agreed to roll over an existing $2 billion loan and provide an additional $1 billion to Pakistan

The largest share of spending (15 percent) was on beverages and food, amounted to $471.94 million

The country's annual inflation rate rose from 68.5 percent in March to 69.8 percent in April

Lebanon's banking sector continues to struggle with providing credit to the economy

Non-oil sectors also saw a significant 7.1 percent increase, reaching $38.79 billion in 2023

In 2023, the UAE's economy grew by 3.6 percent, in line with the bank's forecasts

Qatar's CPI data reveals that five main groups of consumer goods witnessed a monthly and annual increase

United States retained the top spot on the Commodity Trade Index with a score of 59 percent

The revision reflects the emirate's improved credit metrics driven by stronger medium-term growth forecasts

The sector is predicted to experience a 13.5 percent annual growth, surpassing the global average of 11.2 percent

Qatar's medium-term outlook is more favorable with the IMF expecting growth to reach close to 4.5 percent

DWTC hosted 76 events with 1.54 million attendees, 46 percent international

UAE's oil GDP is also expected to expand this year as OPEC+ output cuts ease

The report expects Sharjah's fiscal deficits to gradually narrow over 2024-2027 due to several factors

The move is part of phase one of the DUB.AI programme launched to accelerate AI adoption across key sectors

MENA e-commerce market to grow to AED183.6 billion by 2028

Around 2,300 participants including 1,300 influential international leaders convened to discuss global challenges and opportunities

Total unemployment across Egypt declined 2.5 percent compared to the previous quarter

Solid budget and financial buffers, but reforms needed to reduce oil dependence

Inflation in April was driven by a 10.4 percent increase in rental prices, largely due to a 9.4 percent jump in villa rents

UAE already grants 10-year golden visas to eligible investors, entrepreneurs, scientists and outstanding students, among others

Agreements to boost existing and future investments in Oman and Kuwait in key sectors

In 2023, Dubai welcomed 1,070 global greenfield FDI projects, 142 percent more than second-placed Singapore