Africa

UAE’s AD Ports Group embraces digitalization, big data to optimize smart operations

The Group's experts address industry challenges like software interoperability, cybersecurity, and change resistance

Qatar Airways acquires 25 percent stake in Airlink, expanding African reach

Qatar Airways will expand its reach to 45 destinations across 15 African countries

DP World, British International Investment pump $35 million into Congo’s first deepwater port

The project aims to unlock Congo's trade potential and boost its economy

Dubai welcomes over 691,000 health tourists, generating $280.42 million in spending

The emirate's indirect revenue from health tourism reached AED2.3 billion in 2023

Oil prices retreat as geopolitical concerns ease, demand concerns rise

Brent crude futures dropped 0.7 percent, or 53 cents, to $77.13 per barrel

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Infinity Power to build 200-megawatt wind farm in Egypt

The MoU secures a long-term supply of renewable energy from a large onshore wind project in Ras Ghareb, Egypt

What does Egypt’s new carbon market mean for the future of climate finance?

The move is a step towards a mandatory market, requiring carbon reduction projects and emissions calculations

Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked top liveable cities in Middle East and Africa

Among the top-ranking GCC cities were Kuwait City, Doha and Bahrain in the 3rd, 4th and 5th places, respectively

Egypt targets sub-10 percent inflation by 2025-2026 as CAPMAS data shows easing price pressures

The country’s annual urban consumer price inflation slid to 25.7 percent in July from 26.5 percent in June

Egypt’s overseas workers send home $7.5 billion in Q2 2024, signaling success of IMF-inspired currency reform

Before the March reforms, the pound was officially pegged at 30.85 to the U.S. dollar, but traded as low as 74 on the black market

G20 pushes for great fortunes tax to fund climate disaster preparedness 

The G20 DRRWG meeting focused on the critical importance of financing for resilient infrastructure and early disaster risk warnings

IMF completes third review for extended arrangement with Egypt, approves $820 million disbursement

The decision follows a positive economic assessment since the program's launch in December 2022

UAE and Morocco finalize CEPA to boost goods and services trade through tariff cuts, regulatory reforms

In 2023, the two nations had $1.3 billion in non-oil trade, a 30 percent increase from 2022 and 83 percent more than in 2019

Egypt’s economy growth to rebound to 4.99 percent in 2025/26 amid policy tightening 

The country’s growth is projected at 4 percent for FY 2024/2025

Dubai International Chamber attracts 24 multinational companies in H1 2024

Chamber supported the expansion of 34 local companies into new global markets through its international offices

Egypt sets sights on $5 billion investment goal with India by 2027

Through renewable energy, green hydrogen, and engineering initiatives

Global aviation industry to see over 10,500 aircraft deliveries worth $640 billion by 2043: Report

Smaller aircraft deliveries will drive global demand with orders for 8,470 jets of up to 150-seat capacity by 2043

Air Arabia to connect Sharjah and Maldives with daily non-stop flights

The new route offers travelers more convenient and affordable ways to explore a popular South Asian destination

UAE and Seychelles partner to promote local currency usage, interlink payment and messaging systems

This includes developing the exchange market, facilitating bilateral trade and direct investment, and remittance settlement

Egypt’s Central Bank holds key rates amidst 2.2 percent GDP growth and 27.5 percent inflation

The bank noted that "the current monetary stance is appropriate to support the sustained moderation of inflation."

Oil prices stabilize amid declining U.S. reserves, slower China demand

Brent crude oil futures were down by 4 cents to $83.69 per barrel

Qatar Airways expands Africa network with four weekly flights to Entebbe, Uganda

Qatar Airways now offers 180 weekly flights from Doha to 29 African destinations