Economics

Kuwait Central Bank issues bonds, tawarruq worth $792 million

These issuances have a maturity period of three months, with a yield of 4.375 percent 

Saudi Maaden, Bahrain’s Alba ink non-binding deal to explore potential business merger

This collaboration aims to generate synergies that boost production, ESG performance, energy security, and shareholder value

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 

Oil prices see modest gains amid rate cut speculations, Hurricane Francine’s supply impact

Brent crude futures set to expire in November climbed 0.2 percent to $72.88 per barrel

UAE’s investment in clean energy reaches over $12.25 billion, says minister Al Mazrouei

The country has significantly increased its clean energy share to 27.83 percent in 2023, aiming for 32 percent by 2030 

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate stands at 1.6 percent in August 2024, highlighting economic robustness

This stability positions Saudi Arabia's inflation rate among the most dependable globally

S&P affirms Saudi Arabia’s A/A-1 credit rating, citing reforms and non-oil growth

The agency noted that the Kingdom’s outlook improved to ‘positive'

Operations and supply chain decarbonization in the Middle East 

Each company faces unique decarbonization challenges, but many struggle to meet ambitious targets

Oil prices rise on U.S. rate cut hopes despite weak demand, Chinese data

Brent crude futures for November rose by 3 cents to $71.64 a barrel

Picking the who and the why in the GCC’s key growth sectors

Opportunities in retail, local manufacturing, entertainment, and tourism

UAE banks’ capital, reserves reach $134.8 billion by June 2024, says Central Bank

National banks comprised 86.3 percent of the total capital and reserves, amounting to $116.4 billion

UAE’s Ajman real estate transactions surpass $427.4 million in August 2024

The trading volume in the emirate reached AED950 million from 1,005 individual transactions 

Dubai Taxi Company secures 300 new plates, projects $27.2 million in extra annual revenue

This acquisition raises the company’s fleet to nearly 6,000 vehicles, increasing its market share to 46 percent

UAE ministry of energy launches Data Bridge to enhance customer service, streamline government operations

This project enables MoEI to deliver proactive services, request data just once, and exchange digital documents in real time

Dubai introduces AI Security Policy to strengthen cybersecurity, position UAE as global leader in AI by 2031

This initiative promotes a secure cyberspace, strengthening Dubai's digital infrastructure and global cybersecurity leadership

Oil prices soar amid hurricane Francine disruptions, ending weekly decline despite demand concerns

Brent crude futures climbed by 34 cents, or 0.5 percent, reaching $72.31 per barrel

UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, King of Bahrain discuss in Abu Dhabi strong and longstanding relations between two countries

His Highness and His Majesty discussed advancements in cooperation, and the need for better collaboration for mutual development

European Central Bank lowers interest rates again as inflation declines

The ECB's meeting precedes the Federal Reserve, which appears ready to start its own rate cuts

Dubai’s dnata wins contract with Royal Jordanian at New York JFK

dnata's team aims to enhance the travel experience for 125,000 passengers on Royal Jordanian’s 360 annual flights 

Gross banks’ assets surpass $1.16 trillion by end of June 2024, reports UAE Central Bank

Gross credit rose by 1.1 percent to AED2,100.9 billion by the end of June 2024

Kuwait-India non-oil trade surpassed $2 billion in 2022, says Chamber

The Chamber highlighted that Kuwait and India's relationship extends beyond business due to their historical ties

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