Arab world

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Shawwal crescent unlikely to be visible on March 29 in the Arab world

For countries that require an accurate crescent sighting, Ramadan is expected to last 30 days and Eid al-Fitr will fall on Monday, March 31

Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight Ramadan 2025 crescent on Friday evening

If the Moon is seen on Friday evening, Ramadan 2025 will commence on March 1

WGS 2025: Sheikh Mohammed meets with Arab finance ministers, stresses cooperation for sustainable development

H.H. welcomed the participation of Arab delegations, including ministers and key economic and financial decision-makers

WGS 2025: Dubai to host first edition of Young Arab Leaders Forum

Forum will bring together over 200 emerging leaders from across the Arab world on February 10

World Bank: GCC growth projected at 1.6 percent in 2024, 4.2 percent in 2025-2026

UAE's economic growth is projected at 3.3 percent in 2024, driven by 4.1 percent non-oil sector growth 

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein

Arab stock exchanges’ market cap rises 2.54 percent to $4.3 trillion in Q3 2024: Report

The Beirut Stock Exchange led the upward movement among Arab stock exchanges, with its index increasing by 29.03 percent

UAE-Jordan CEPA to expand bilateral investment flows currently at over $22.5 billion

In 2023, non-oil trade between the two countries exceeded $4.1 billion, a 46.1 percent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels

Arab stock exchanges’ market cap grows 0.52 percent to $4.268 trillion in August

The Egyptian stock exchange led the Arab stock exchanges with the largest monthly increase of 4.64 percent

World Bank approves $700 million grant to Jordan to boost human capital, education

The $400 million MASAR Program aims to equip Jordanian youth with skills for the labor market and economic transformation

Arab economies projected to grow by 3.3 percent in 2024 as inflation declines: Report

The inflation rate in its 22 member states is expected to decline to 3.3 percent this year, compared to 9.3 percent in 2023

Seamless Middle East, Arab League renew partnership to develop region’s digital economy

Collaboration strengthens efforts to propel Arab world's digital economy forward