business
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Forum organized by Ministry of Finance in cooperation with the Arab Monetary Fund and the International Monetary Fund
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Comprehensive analysis of financial and non-financial data to enhance transparency and raise financial awareness
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The sector accounts for 12 to 13 percent of GDP in some countries, supports millions of jobs worldwide
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Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai’s tourism growth reflects Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33
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The kingdom is working in partnership with the private sector to enhance its industrial capabilities
![WGS 2025: IMF projects 3.3 percent global growth for 2025; MENA expected to rebound to 3.6 percent](https://economymiddleeast.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/Xfg_b7GtigYi5mxeAzkt9w/economymiddleeast.com/2025/02/wgs-2025-IMF-growth-projections.jpeg/w=1024,h=683)
Middle East recovery is expected to be fueled by an uptick in oil production and a reduction in regional conflicts
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