Economics

UAE IPOs surge in Q2 2024, raising $890 million: Report

Sharia-compliant financial products are in high demand, with Sukuk issuances exceeding $10 billion in Q2

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Cargo’s strategic expansion drives 17 percent tonnage growth in H1 2024

The company has experienced remarkable growth, especially in the East, with a 19 percent increase in tonnage

Abu Dhabi Bayanat’s smart solutions power strong H1 2024 with $74.32 million revenue

The company's gross profit for H1 2024 reached $22.86 million, translating to a gross margin of 31 percent

SIF 2024 in September to highlight youth and women’s participation in the smart economy

The event seeks to leverage AI to enhance public services, health, and education

Oil prices rise as U.S. stockpiles shrink, Fed rate cut bets grow

Brent crude oil futures for the October delivery rose 0.5 percent to $81.09 per barrel

UAE nationals receive $691.53 million in home construction tax refunds from FTA

This covers the period since the service was launched and until the end of the first half of 2024

UAE’s diversified economy maintains robust growth in real estate, tourism, and manufacturing: OPEC

OPEC reported that the housing, utilities, and fuels sector rose to 6.7 percent YoY in June, up from 6.6 percent in May

Oil prices decline as OPEC lowers 2024 demand forecast amid China slowdown

Global benchmark Brent crude futures dipped 78 cents, or 0.95 percent, to $81.52 a barrel

Türkiye enters ‘disinflation’ as CBRT hikes rates to 50 percent, 2024 inflation forecast at 38 percent

CBRT governor cited $26.5 billion increase in reserves, 50 percent target for lira deposits amid global volatility

Egypt targets sub-10 percent inflation by 2025-2026 as CAPMAS data shows easing price pressures

The country’s annual urban consumer price inflation slid to 25.7 percent in July from 26.5 percent in June