Africa

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA posts $571.7 million net income in Q1 2024

The group revenues reached $3.7 billion, marking a 5.3 percent increase compared to the previous year

UAE, Mauritius to deepen cooperation in water, energy, sanitation

Areas of collaboration included renewable energy, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas

IHG thrives in the Middle East’s booming travel and tourism market

Leading hospitality brand to open 70 hotels in the region in the next few years

Hilton accelerates growth in the Middle East

New openings to bolster its position as a leading hospitality brand in the region

Four Seasons’ people and culture of service are drivers of hospitality group’s success

Innovative offers – from jet to yacht experience – continue to excite guests from around the world

China’s Xinxing Ductile to invest $400 million in Egypt within 5 years

In April, SCZONE laid the foundation stone of the Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Corporation’s factory

Saudi Arabia, Mauritania to cooperate in electricity, renewable energy, and clean hydrogen

The deal aims to enhance electricity system reliability through knowledge exchange and partnership

UAE to add 6.34 GW power capacity from 12 green projects by 2030: Energy Industries Council

These projects showcase UAE's commitment to energy sustainability, reducing fossil fuel reliance

Saudi Arabia’s ICT spending to reach $37.5 billion in 2024

According to experts, the Kingdom is the region's fastest-growing IT market

ADQ forms framework agreement worth up to $500 million investment in Kenya’s priority sectors

Kenya has the largest economy in East Africa and is projected to grow at 5-6 percent in 2024

Russian businesses eye UAE’s market for global development, expansion

Russia sees the UAE market as a promising hub for conducting trade with Middle Eastern and African countries

UAE’s AD Ports secures 20-year agreement to operate, upgrade Angola’s Luanda terminal

AD Ports Group acquires 90 percent stake in joint venture to serve the broader logistics market in Angola

Egypt, Italy to establish AI hub in Cairo to serve Africa

Egypt's strategic location positions it as a key partner in AI development in Africa

UNCTAD forecasts 2.6 percent global economic growth in 2024, warns of urgent issues beyond inflation

This marks the third straight year of growth below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent from 2015-2019

Egypt’s net foreign assets deficit falls to $1.36 billion in March: CBE

International reserves increase to $40.361 billion from $35.311 billion in February

Egypt’s SCZONE attracts 128 projects worth over $3 billion, Chinese firms contribute 40 percent

SCZONE inked 14 agreements with major Chinese companies to boost investment

Africa faces $277 billion annual climate adaptation funding shortfall, warns African Development Bank President

Adesina said the devastating African drought demands urgent, collective action to boost support and financing

Egypt to ensure foreign currency availability through maintaining flexible exchange rate

This represents a key condition for Egypt's $8 billion loan program signed with the IMF

Egypt’s GDP expected to reach 4 percent in FY 2024/2025: Ministry of Finance report

The report predicts an 18.1 percent average annual headline inflation rate

Egypt targets 3-5 year timeline for IPO program, finance minister reveals

Maait highlighted that Egypt is on track to achieve financial stability after facing a severe economic crisis

Egypt’s finance minister prioritizes inflation reduction, job creation in economic reform agenda

Egypt further plans to sell more state assets, which would reduce the state's role in the economy

World Bank raises forecast for UAE’s real GDP growth to 3.9 percent in 2024; 4.1 percent in 2025

The report indicates the UAE's current account surplus is expected to reach 8.4 percent in 2024 and 8.3 percent in 2025

EFG Holding Group CEO Karim Awad: Investing in infrastructure and innovation to stay ahead

Future-proofing business key to meeting shareholder expectations and long-term success