Economics

IMF completes third review for extended arrangement with Egypt, approves $820 million disbursement

The decision follows a positive economic assessment since the program's launch in December 2022

Dubai Financial Market announces 74 percent rise in pre-tax net profit to $53.19 million in H1 2024

The first half of 2024 saw a surge in trading activity, higher trade values, and an influx of new investor

Oil prices slide to two-month low ahead of OPEC meeting, Fed policy decisions

Brent oil futures expiring in September fell 0.2 percent to $79.63 per barrel

UAE, Chile sign CEPA to boost non-oil trade through tariff cuts and eased barriers

The CEPA also seeks to establish new investment and cooperation pathways, allowing private sectors to build partnerships

G20: UAE to double digital economy’s GDP contribution to 19.4 percent with $20 billion investment

This investment signals the UAE's commitment to accelerating the growth and adoption of digital technologies across its economy

UAE and Morocco finalize CEPA to boost goods and services trade through tariff cuts, regulatory reforms

In 2023, the two nations had $1.3 billion in non-oil trade, a 30 percent increase from 2022 and 83 percent more than in 2019

Oil prices steady on strong U.S. GDP, but headed for third weekly losses

Brent oil futures expiring in September were stable at $82.38 per barrel

Egypt’s economy growth to rebound to 4.99 percent in 2025/26 amid policy tightening 

The country’s growth is projected at 4 percent for FY 2024/2025

Kuwait’s real estate market reports $300.86 million in transactions, 14 percent rise week-over-week

The surge is equivalent to an additional KWD13 million compared to the previous week's trading value of KWD79 million 

Egypt sets sights on $5 billion investment goal with India by 2027

Through renewable energy, green hydrogen, and engineering initiatives

Oil prices slip amid concerns over China’s demand, pending U.S. economic data

Brent crude futures for September delivery slipped 0.5 percent to $81.26 per barrel