Economics
The 2024 figure represents a 0.1 percentage point increase from the previous World Economic Outlook report in January
The CPI reached 106.67 points in March
Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel
The report indicates the UAE's current account surplus is expected to reach 8.4 percent in 2024 and 8.3 percent in 2025
Region must tackle important structural reform agenda to ensure peace and stability
The official reserves at the end of March 2024 increased by $3.11 billion
This marks a substantial growth compared to $1.05 billion in the same period in FY 2022/2023
This represents an increase from $35 billion in the previous year
Brent oil futures expiring in June rose by 0.6 percent to reach $90.89 per barrel
Month-on-month, prices rose by 1.0 percent in March, down from 11.4 percent in February
The minimum wage increase reflects commitment to safeguarding workers' interests
