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Bahrain
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The Double Taxation Agreement aims to strengthen economic ties through improved tax collaboration
The issuance date for these treasury bills is set for January 15, while they are due to mature on April 16
The contributions of non-oil activities to real GDP reached 86.4 percent in Q3 2024
An initiative designed to enhance participation and liquidity among market participants
Since 1974, ADFD has been crucial in advancing Bahrain's economy and social development
Non-oil trade between the two countries reached AED15.3 billion during the first half of 2024
Egypt
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Agreements ecompass land transport for passengers and goods, promoting competition and addressing monopolistic practices
The country plans to boost growth while reducing inflation and managing internal and external debt ratios
EFG Hermes topped the MENA equity capital market in 2024 with 11 IPOs and 6 secondary offerings
This GDP growth is driven by private consumption, easing inflation, strong remittances, and improved sentiment
Suez Canal transit receipts fell 61.2 percent to $931.2 million in Q1
The leading markets importing from Egypt include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, and Italy
Kuwait
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The event will be hosted at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai on February 3 to 4
This follows the July 2024 Al-Nokhatha field discovery, with reserves of 3.2 billion barrels
Bonds fund governments by repaying principal and interest; tawarruq converts debts into tradable securities
The cable will be a trusted option for big companies and international service providers
Investment property sales grew by 49.5 percent annually in Q3 2024
CITRA is closely monitoring the situation with the affected company to expedite repairs and restore normal service quickly
MENA
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During his two-decade tenure at Microsoft, Samer Abu-Ltaif spearheaded several transformative initiatives
The UAE led the MENA region's startup ecosystem with $1.1 billion raised across 207 startups
GCC's non-hydrocarbon trade will grow by 3.5 percent annually, highlighting the region's successful economic diversification efforts
Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1
Only 24 percent of High-Net-Worth Individuals currently have a full estate plan in place
In the GCC region, the ESG debt capital market reached $46.3 billion outstanding
Oman
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Bilateral meetings aimed to explore collaboration and investment opportunities between Qatari and Omani companies
India-Oman trade grew to $12.388 billion in 2022-2023
The upcoming centers in Muscat, Pretoria and Riyadh will tackle critical global challenges with innovative solutions
The two countries have witnessed significant growth in recent years, with Qatar's investments in Oman amounting to $5.2 billion
The bank aims to nurture resilient entrepreneurial talent and foster a dynamic, knowledge-driven economy
The Double Taxation Agreement aims to strengthen economic ties through improved tax collaboration
Qatar
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QAR500 million for 7 days (new issue), with an interest rate of 4.610 percent; QAR250 million for a duration of 28 days
Bilateral meetings aimed to explore collaboration and investment opportunities between Qatari and Omani companies
The FIG project will provide GCC nations a secure, low-latency route connecting Europe with 720Tbps capacity
Surge in firm numbers brought the combined assets under management to over $33 billion
The Real Estate Research Review 2024/2025 presents the outlook on the emirate’s residential, commercial and hospitality real estate
The two countries have witnessed significant growth in recent years, with Qatar's investments in Oman amounting to $5.2 billion
Saudi Arabia
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First development under Red Sea Residences revealed to date is located on the Shura Island
In 2024, Saudi Arabia’s economy rebounded, with real GDP increasing by 1.3 percent year-over-year
The signing followed a meeting where Prince Abdulaziz and the INTERPOL president discussed mutual interests
STC Bank will provide several financial products and solutions that will contribute to elevating banking services
The authority emphasized the crucial role of over 2,000 certified Saudi seafarers in advancing the sector
Offering was four times oversubscribed, with an order book of approximately $16 billion
United Arab Emirates
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21 events were held this year to support startups, nurture talent, and strengthen partnerships
The event will be hosted at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai on February 3 to 4
Eid Al Fitr will mark the next long weekend and holiday in the UAE this year
Dubai Basketball has made history as the first team from the Middle East to compete in Europe’s ABA League
How DeepSeek's open database compromised sensitive user information
First enhancement will boost vehicle capacity by 30 percent, improving entry and exit flows significantly
Worldwide
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R1 provides advanced reasoning capabilities for enterprises to tackle challenges and deliver innovative solutions
Musk predicted Tesla will be world’s biggest company
Attention focused on key U.S. PCE inflation data later today for clues on interest rates
Middle Eastern airlines saw a 9.4 percent air traffic rise in 2024
Eurozone stagnation due to industrial recession leads ECB to continue its easing trajectory
