Africa

Oman’s Salalah Free Zone draws $11.95 billion in investment by June 2024

In H1 2024, the Salalah Free Zone added 13 projects in frankincense, packaging, air conditioning, and textiles

Central Bank of Egypt forecasts easing inflation amid continued maintenance of interest rates

The MPC noted that domestic real GDP growth had moderated to 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2024

Softlogic partners with Daikin to advance UAE’s commercial air conditioning industry

The partnership is formed amidst a booming UAE air conditioning market worth over $650 million, driven by real estate growth

Dubai welcomes 10.62 million international tourists in first 7 months of 2024

Western European countries topped the list of tourists to Dubai, with about 2.086 million visitors

Oil prices decline amid potential return of Libyan supply to the market

Brent Oil Futures fell by 4.9 percent, closing at $73.75 per barrel

Algeria joins BRICS New Development Bank: A new era in economic collaboration

By joining the BRICS financial branch, Algeria is advancing its global financial integration

Oil prices plummet amid China’s economic slowdown, ongoing Libyan supply issues

Brent crude futures had fallen by 37 cents, or 0.48 percent, settling at $77.15 a barrel

Oil prices drop as OPEC+ production rises, demand weakens

Brent crude futures dropped by 61 cents, or 0.8 percent, settling at $76.32 a barrel

UAE’s AD Ports climbs to 19th place in 2024 global rankings: Report

The port operator expanded to 33 terminals across 8 countries in 2024

Oil prices steady amid smaller U.S. inventory draw, Libya’s supply concerns

Brent oil futures for October delivery dipped slightly to $78.62 a barrel

Egypt announces new oil discovery in Western Desert with daily yield of 7,165 barrels

The well was drilled to a depth of 270 feet into the Paleozoic sands