Economics

64 percent of consumers in Saudi Arabia regard Ramadan as opportune time for new purchases: Report

Appetite for spending in the Kingdom soared 46 percent ahead of Ramadan 2024

UAE, Kenya conclude terms of CEPA to expand trade in multiple sectors

The deal focuses on key sectors, including logistics, healthcare, travel, and tourism

Unprecedented growth in consumer products sector: Price increases drive surge, exceeding 10-year average

New report finds 75 percent of global growth was due to price increases in 2023

Saxo Bank CEO in MENA predicts UAE’s economic growth to surpass 5.5 percent in 2024

Tech investments and financial services are driving growth in the country

Türkiye: New Central Bank Governor holds interest rates steady at 45 percent

The decision was widely anticipated following eight consecutive months of rate hikes

FedEx inaugurates $350.93 million hub at Dubai World Central

The new facility boasts AI-equipped high-speed X-ray machines

Major Tesla supplier Forvia to cut 10,000 jobs in Europe

Job cuts will be distributed across France, Germany, Poland, Spain

Saudi Arabia’s strategic reforms propel it to top spots in Kearney’s Global Retail Development Index

This positive development reflects the Kingdom's strategic shift away from oil dependence

Saudi Arabia’s GDP soars from $693.27 billion to $1.06 trillion

Saudi Arabia is ahead of investment targets, Saudi Minister of Investment states

113th Arab Economic & Social Council: UAE reiterates support for joint efforts to achieve sustainable economic development

H.E. Bin Touq highlights UAE’s keenness to strengthen Arab level cooperation in new economy sectors

AD Ports Group reports $370.28 million in net profit for 2023

Growth primarily driven by the Maritime & Shipping, Ports, Logistics, and Digital Clusters

UAE, India forge trans-continental trade corridor agreement

Building bridges, expanding regional connectivity

WGS 2024: Omar Al Olama launches Building Responsible Artificial Intelligence Forum

AI market to grow by 33 percent in 2024, reaching around $20 billion by 2025

WGS 2024: OPEC fund commits $27 billion to support 4,000 development projects in 125 countries

UAE played key role in supporting OFID's sustainable development initiatives

Diriyah project attracts $6 billion in private sector investments

Company to break ground on 11 new assets by the end of 2024

Qatar’s economic growth normalizing: IMF report highlights resilience, favorable outlook

Expansion in LNG production and reforms to drive average growth of 5.5 percent

ADGM joins International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators

Strengthening regulatory ties across 56 jurisdictions