Africa

Egypt invests $300 billion in infrastructure development over 10 years, says minister

El Khatib underscored the need to continue infrastructure development to achieve 6 to 7 percent economic growth

Dubai’s Emirates launches luxurious new lounge at London Stansted Airport 

This new lounge is Emirates' sixth in the U.K., alongside those at Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester 

Non-hydrocarbon sectors poised to drive strong GCC economic growth this year: Report

Deal-making in the region remained active, with 214 transactions recorded in H1 2024

DP World Trade Finance, Nedbank partner to deliver working capital solutions in Africa

DP World Trade Finance implemented a supply chain finance program on its platform, with Nedbank CIB as the financer

Saudi-Egyptian investment protection deal to launch in two months, says PM Madbouly

The trade between Saudi Arabia and Egypt surpassed $33 billion during 2022 and 2023

Saudi Crown Prince and Egyptian Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations, aspects of cooperation

Several prominent figures from both sides were in attendance at the meeting 

Dubai to host ‘The Africa Debate’ on October 31 to boost trade, investment

The event reflects the UAE's commitment to strengthening its economic and trade relationships with African nations

UAE’s AD Ports awards $114.34 million crane contracts to ZPMC for terminal projects in Africa

Terminals will get three Super Post-Panamax STS cranes, servicing 21 container rows over 60 meters

Egypt’s annual inflation rate stands at 25.6 percent in August 2024, says CAPMAS

The general CPI rose to 231.1 points in August 2024, reflecting a monthly inflation rate of 1.9 percent  

Unlocking MENA’s thriving investment opportunities at the EFG Hermes 10th Annual London Investor Conference

Leaders will convene from September 9 to 12 to discuss innovations in capital markets and regulatory developments

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