Economy

Ramadan in UAE: Retail, hospitality, travel sectors see surge in demand

Increased activity during Ramadan supports sustainable economic diversification efforts

Sheikh Hamdan approves $10.9 billion worth of projects for Dubai government under PPP model

The new PPP portfolio will cover 10 fundamental economic sectors in Dubai over a three-year period (2024-2026)

Türkiye’s Central Bank shocks markets with unexpected key interest rate increase

TCMB raised key interest rate from 45 percent to 50 percent

Bank of England maintains interest rate at 5.25 percent, but cut looms near

The bank’s committee is worried as wage growth outpaces inflation at 6 percent

Building a digital capital: Lessons from Dubai’s success story

Dubai's journey to becoming a global digital capital exemplifies the power of visionary leadership, strategic planning, and relentless pursuit of innovation

Qatar’s fiscal strength, gas expansion plans earn ‘AA’ rating upgrade: Report

The report expressed confidence in Qatar's debt-to-GDP ratio

Egypt to impose new $21 bn public investment ceiling to drive private sector growth

Egypt aims to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to less than 80 percent in three years

Saudi Cabinet greenlights agreement for setting up IMF regional office in Riyadh

The initiative seeks to enhance the presence and collaborative efforts of the IMF with Arab institutions

UAE’s overseas investments surpass $2.5 trillion mark in early 2024

One such landmark deal is the historic $35 billion investment agreement with Egypt for the development of Ras Al Hekma

S&P upgrades Egypt’s credit outlook to positive

Exchange rate liberalization and fiscal consolidation drive confidence

Bank of Japan ends eight-year era of negative interest rates in historic policy shift

Japan's move marks global departure from decades of stimulus-driven growth strategies

World Bank to provide over $6 billion in support to Egypt

Private sector growth, human capital development and climate resilience are key focus areas

Türkiye likely to keep interest rate unchanged amid inflationary pressures

Türkiye pledges tighter fiscal policies to reduce inflation

Qatar’s Consumer Price Index drops by 0.34 percent in February 2024

CPI rose YoY by 2.70 percent compared to February 2023

ADGM and Abu Dhabi Chamber forge agreement to support emirate’s business and investment landscape

Advancing sustainable development and economic diversification in Abu Dhabi

Kuwait maintains strong credit ratings with AA- affirmation, stable outlook: Report

The rating reflects minimal default risk, strong ability to meet financial obligations

EU commits $8 billion aid package to Egypt for migration management, trade expansion

Under the aid package, Egypt will receive a combination of grants and loans over the next three years

Economic and social reforms bolster Saudi Arabia’s stable credit ratings: Report

The non-oil sector investment is key to sustaining 3.3 percent annual GDP growth over 2024-2027, the report says

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai government’s new logo

The executive council also allocates AED40 billion for ‘Dubai Portfolio for Public-Private Partnership’

UAE and ASEAN strengthen strategic cooperation in vital sectors

Alliance drives cooperation in economy, trade, investment and clean energy

Global GDP to grow at 2.4 percent in 2024: Report

The improved projection is driven by the 2.1 percent growth surge anticipated in the U.S.

$200 million World Bank project creates, maintains over 400,000 jobs in Egypt

Promoting entrepreneurship with focus on women-led businesses