economy

ADIB becomes first bank to offer fractional sukuk for retail investors on new platform

Investors can now participate with as little as $1,000 compared to the usual $200,000 minimum

19th EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference highlights impact of U.S. tariffs and emerging opportunities in regional markets

While tariff exposure is limited, Egypt continues to pursue diversification across regional and global economic blocs

Dubai-India Business Forum explores enhancing trade, investment ties between business communities

Dubai accounts for 85 percent of the UAE's non-oil trade with India, which reached $54.2 billion in 2023

Egypt aims for $60 billion in foreign direct investment, $145 billion in exports

The country aims for 65 percent private sector contribution by 2030

Sports Investment Forum spotlights Saudi Arabia’s role in enabling sports as a sustainable economic contributor

Saudi Arabia's sports sector is expected to grow from $8 billion to $22.4 billion by 2030

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed arrives in New Delhi on first official visit to India

His Highness will engage with senior officials to strengthen bilateral partnerships during his visit 

Middle East Energy 2025 in Dubai spotlights energy storage and battery technology

The event showcases over 1,600 exhibitors and pivotal discussions on energy storage solutions

TradeTech Forum’s role in accelerating digital trade systems

TradeTech Regulatory Sandbox provides a secure environment for fintechs and financial institutions to test solutions

UAE–WEF alliance puts TradeTech in the global spotlight

Sean Doherty on scaling digital trade through strategic partnerships, AI innovation, and trust-based infrastructure

EU proposes tariff removal, Trump demands $350 billion in U.S. energy purchases

“Europe is always ready for a good deal,” says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 

Trump’s 50 percent tariff threat to China raises fears of further trade disruption

Beijing countered, asserting that "pressuring or threatening China is not a right way to engage" 

Oil prices rebound 1 percent to $64.93 after sharp tariff-driven declines

Markets worry Trump's tariffs will hinder global economic growth and negatively impact oil demand