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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
Hospitality & Tourism
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
Economy
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
Energy
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
Technology
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
Markets
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
Real Estate
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
Logistics
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
Economy
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
Miscellaneous
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
Banking & Finance
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
Miscellaneous
UAE launches Phase 2 of ’Work Bundle’, simplifies work with digital platform, cutting 25 million steps, 2 million visits, 62 million working days
The platform reduces procedures from 20-30 days to 5 days
Qatar
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
Markets
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
Economy
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
Banking & Finance
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
Economy
Kuwait’s robust financial assets, projected at 418 percent of GDP, underpin ‘A+’ sovereign rating, stable outlook: Report
The report highlighted the ongoing structural and financial reforms in the country
Markets
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
Economy
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
MENA
Green finance is funding sustainable progress in MENA
Sale of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds hit $24 billion in 2023
Interviews
Fintech’s future is in the palm of users’ hands — literally
How Astra Tech’s Palm Pay is revolutionizing contactless payment
Logistics
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
Economy
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
Energy
OPEC oil output rises in May, reaching 26.63 million barrels per day
This represents an increase of 145,000 bpd from April
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