Economics

Emirati women: Key achievements and milestones in 2024

The UAE ranked 7th globally and remained the top nation in the region in the UN Gender Equality Index 2024

Investopia Tokyo explores investment and financing opportunities in Japanese markets in fintech, new economy

Bin Touq: ‘Investopia Tokyo’ creates promising economic and investment opportunities for the UAE and Japanese business communities

Fitch upgrades Oman’s outlook to positive, affirms BB+ credit rating amid fiscal improvements

Oman’s budget is expected to have a 2 percent GDP surplus in 2024, dropping to 0.7 percent in 2025

DP World launches Middle East’s first $100 million blue bond to fund sustainable marine transport

Eligible initiatives include reducing maritime pollution, sustainable ports, and water quality

Bank of England maintains 4.75 percent interest rate, hints at future gradual cuts

The Bank indicated that the economy underperformed, reporting no growth from October to December

Crude oil prices face weekly decline of over 2 percent amid Fed’s demand concerns

Brent oil futures set to expire in February slipped 0.5 percent to $72.49 a barrel

Gold reserves at CBUAE surpass $6.3 billion in Q3 2024

Reserves grew month-on-month by $316.9 million

Crude oil prices fall 0.6 percent following Fed’s 0.25 basis point rate cut

Brent oil futures for February delivery decreased by 0.5 percent to $73.02 per barrel

UAE launches unified numbers project to enhance data utilization in policy-making

The initiative provides accurate data on GDP, inflation, foreign investment, and infrastructure rankings 

Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate hits 2 percent in November 2024, lowest in G20

CPI illustrates fluctuations in prices that consumers pay for a predetermined basket of goods and services, which includes 490 distinct items

Crude oil prices dip amid cautious market sentiment and Fed meeting

Brent Oil Futures expiring in February fell 0.3 percent to $74.28 a barrel