Economics

Egypt reports $17.23 billion primary budget surplus, reaching 5.87 percent of GDP from July 2023 to May 2024

This represents a significant increase compared to the previous fiscal year, when the surplus was only $2.43 billion

Saudi hospitality revenue to rise 7.5 percent in next 4 years, fueled by tourism and Vision 2030

The GCC hospitality sector's revenue is expected to reach $48.1 billion by 2028

UAE’s real GDP to grow by 3.9 percent in 2024, 4.1 percent in 2025: Report

The broader MENA region is expected to grow 2.8 percent in 2024 and accelerate to 4.2 percent in 2025

OPEC maintains forecast for 2.25 million bpd global oil demand growth in 2024, 1.85 million bpd in 2025

The organization forecasted 2.3 million bpd rise in world oil demand in the second half of 2024

AI Retreat 2024: Sheikh Hamdan plans to double AI’s positive impact to drive economic growth, improve quality of life in Dubai

H.H. said the retreat will serve as an annual platform to examine the transformative impact of AI across all sectors

Oil prices edge higher on declining U.S. inventories; investors await Fed announcement and inflation data

Brent crude futures for August delivery gained 0.2 percent to $82.09 per barrel

UAE Cabinet approves $457.9 million housing aid package for Eid

The Cabinet also approved the launch of the "Manzili" bundle, which offers 18 housing services through 24 government entities

Oman posts $6.7 billion trade surplus, merchandise exports reach $16.88 billion by end of March 2024

Total value of merchandise imports to the Sultanate amounted to $10.1 billion

Inflation in Egypt predicted to drop by 10 percent by end of June 2025: Report

The report cited the recent floating of the pound exchange rate and an enhanced IMF agreement

Saudi Arabia to prohibit working under the sun from 12pm to 3 pm starting June 15

The ban applies to private sector establishments and aims to protect workers from heat risks during the hottest hours

Saudi finance companies sector reports 13 percent growth in total assets, reaching $17.1 billion in 2023

The paid-up share capital for the finance companies sector increased by 6 percent to reach $4.13 billion

Qatar’s real estate trading volume reaches $346.41 million in May 2024

Data revealed that 322 real estate transactions were recorded during the month

Oil prices dip ahead of key Fed meeting, U.S. inflation data release

Brent crude futures fell 11 cents, or 0.13 percent, to $81.52 per barrel

UAE’s ADGM, Bermuda Monetary Authority sign MoU to boost collaboration on digital asset regulation and supervision

The framework also encompasses investigative assistance, and capacity enhancement initiatives

Sharjah rises to 4th in GCC region, 7th in MENA in 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings

Sharjah also featured in the Top 15 rankings for both the Knowledge and Performance categories

Oil prices stabilize as traders await OPEC meeting, Fed cues

Brent crude oil futures for August delivery rose 0.2 percent to $79.77 per barrel

The rise of the digital economy: Banks as architects of GCC’s financial future

Open banking and digital payments among technologies that drive transformation in the finance industry

Green finance is funding sustainable progress in MENA

Sale of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds hit $24 billion in 2023

Fintech’s future is in the palm of users’ hands — literally

How Astra Tech’s Palm Pay is revolutionizing contactless payment

How China’s economic rise is strengthening the logistics transformation of the Middle East

Saudi Arabia and UAE are the Asian giant’s valuable trading partners

UAE’s non-oil private sector resilient in May, PMI holds steady at 55.4: Report

Firms in the UAE experienced a record increase in outstanding business levels in May, the report highlighted

OPEC oil output rises in May, reaching 26.63 million barrels per day

This represents an increase of 145,000 bpd from April