Economics

Oman climbs five spots in 2024 Competitive Industrial Performance Index

Oman's tech investments, automation, and supply chain consolidation have driven economic improvement

Saudi Arabia’s current account surplus surges to $7.6 billion in Q1 2024, driven by strong service exports

Services exports in the three months to the end of March hit $15.64 billion, the second-highest quarterly figure on record

Tadweer Group launches four new subsidiaries to enhance waste recycling, conversion in Abu Dhabi

Tadweer Environmental Services and Solutions will focus on public waste collection activities

Oil prices slide as weak U.S. economic data raises demand concerns

Brent crude futures were down 48 cents, or 0.55 percent, at $86.86 a barrel

Emerging economies set to dominate future agricultural growth over next decade: Report

India and Southeast Asian countries are projected to account for 31 percent of global consumption growth by 2033.

South Korea’s foreign reserves fall $620 million in June amid currency swap, bond payments

As of the end of June, the country’s foreign reserves stood at $412.21 billion

UAE’s 7X reveals expansion plans to strengthen diversified portfolio, global presence

As a member of the Universal Postal Union representing 192 countries, 7X can facilitate access to a global postal network

UAE’s ADIB releases comprehensive ESG report, highlights $1.51 billion in sustainable finance and net zero commitments

The bank reduced Scope 1 emissions by 65 percent compared to 2022 and set 2030 emissions reduction targets for six portfolio sectors

Dubai’s Q2 residential real estate market soars with 35,310 transactions and 20.5 percent YoY growth

The surge was driven by the rising popularity of customizable units and stable investment returns