Economics

Global GDP to grow at 2.4 percent in 2024: Report

The improved projection is driven by the 2.1 percent growth surge anticipated in the U.S.

Housing costs propel Saudi Arabia’s inflation to 1.8 percent in February

Subcategory prices for housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuels rose 8.5 percent YoY

Booming hospitality, transport, and arts sectors fuel Saudi Arabia’s business growth in 2023

The ministry of commerce reported an increase in commercial registrations across various sectors

U.K.’s economic recovery bolstered as GDP surges in January

Retail and wholesaling sectors drive 0.2 percent monthly growth

Egypt aims for $1.75 billion investments in communications & IT sector by 2023/2024

Private investments are estimated to reach approximately 63 percent of the total

Egypt’s inflation unexpectedly surges to 35.7 percent in February amid currency flotation

Sharp rise in food and beverage prices is key driver of inflation uptick

Bahrain’s Golden License attracts $2.4 billion in investment and 3,000 jobs from nine projects

Bahrain's Golden License aims to drive business attraction and economic growth

Moody’s upgrades Egypt’s credit outlook to positive following successful IMF deal

The agency also affirmed Egypt's foreign-currency senior unsecured ratings at Caa1

Egypt raises interest rates, allows free trading of pound to spur GCC investments

Egypt's international bonds surged after CBE’s announcement

New acceleration program for women-led startups launched in UAE

The program seeks to promote economic equality between genders

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Farms program to boost emirate’s sustainable agriculture sector

The program seeks to enhance crop sustainability for increased GDP contribution in the emirate

Saudi Arabia launches $11.2 billion tourism initiative, aims for 120,000 jobs

The new program aims to boost business and attract local and international investors

Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council approves Nafis budget of $1.74 billion for 2024

The meeting also approved the 2024 Emiratisation targets for the private sector

GCC infrastructure firms to hold up against 2024 refinancing needs: Report

Continued growth expected in both EBITDA and capital expenditure overall

DIEZ reports record 64.6 percent operating profit surge

Registered companies in Dubai's economic zones climbed by 15.3 percent

G20 FMCBG: Al Hussaini highlights UAE’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and reducing inequalities

The minister highlighted the country's interest in strengthening economic and financial cooperation

Investopia 2024: Day 2 reviews strategic priorities to enhance global economic growth

The summit also discussed AI's role in the future of businesses and prospects for advanced technologies

UAE President honors higher committee overseeing strategy on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing

In recognition of the UAE's removal from FATF’s list of “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring"

Egypt inks 7 agreements with international developers to attract $41 billion over 10 years

The agreements are centered in the fields of green hydrogen and renewable energy

Investopia 2024: MoU signed with Emirates Motor Company for cooperation in innovative transportation

The deal aims to develop innovative, sustainable solutions in the automotive industry

Investopia 2024: 11 panels exploring investment opportunities in new economy

The discussions highlighted urgency of investing in human capital, achieving carbon neutrality

Saudi CEOs’ confidence in Kingdom’s economic growth, AI Impact reaches 89 percent: Report

GenAI predicted to boost product quality, competitiveness, and workplace efficiency

Kuwait’s inflation reaches 3.28 percent in January 2024

The increase was driven by rising prices in clothing, food, education