Economics

Qatar announces $549.2 million budget surplus for Q1 2024

MoF stated that this surplus was directed towards reducing public debt, and therefore there was no cash surplus

Emirate of Sharjah ‘BBB-/A-3’ ratings affirmed; outlook stable: Report

The report expects Sharjah's fiscal deficits to gradually narrow over 2024-2027 due to several factors

Four Egyptian banks receive positive outlook on improved foreign currency liquidity: Report

These revisions reflect reduced pressures on these banks' capital ratios in the upcoming FY2024/2025

Aviation sector contributes $53 billion to Saudi GDP: Report

The sector supports 241,000 jobs, with a further estimated 717,000 jobs in the tourism sector

Moody’s affirms Kuwait A1 rating, stable outlook

Solid budget and financial buffers, but reforms needed to reduce oil dependence

Egypt’s exports to Arab nations up 8.7 percent in 2023, reaching $13.6 billion

Saudi Arabia topped the list of Arab countries importing the most from Egypt during the year

Saudi Arabia maintains steady inflation rate of 1.6 percent in April 2024

Inflation in April was driven by a 10.4 percent increase in rental prices, largely due to a 9.4 percent jump in villa rents

Oil prices rise amid weaker dollar, tighter supply expectations

Brent oil futures for July delivery rose 0.5 percent to $83.17 per barrel

UAE construction sector flourishes despite global challenges, holds $590 billion project pipeline: Report

$3.9 trillion is the estimated pipeline value of unawarded construction projects in MENA from 2024-28

Oil prices rise amid drop in U.S. inventories, inflation concerns

Brent oil futures expiring in July rose 0.4 percent to $82.70 a barrel