economy

Abu Dhabi’s hotel revenue soars to $865.79 million in first five months of 2024, welcoming 2.4 million guests

By the end of May, Abu Dhabi boasted 169 hotel establishments, offering a total of 34,079 rooms

UAE’s ADQ, ne’ma join forces to combat food waste from farm to table

ne'ma aims to reduce food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030, in line with U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 12.3

Qatar Airways acquires 25 percent stake in Airlink, expanding African reach

Qatar Airways will expand its reach to 45 destinations across 15 African countries

Oil prices slide on rising U.S. inventories, easing Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures declined by 0.1 percent, settling at $77.11 per barrel

UAE banks add 15 ATMs in Q1 2024, reaching 4,669

This growth is driven by technological advancements and changes in the financial sector, leading to greater security and efficiency

DP World, British International Investment pump $35 million into Congo’s first deepwater port

The project aims to unlock Congo's trade potential and boost its economy

Turkish central bank holds interest rate steady at 50 percent for fifth month

This move reflects TCMB's commitment to a cautious monetary policy, balancing inflation control with economic risks

Manufacturing sector’s 9.2 percent expansion boosts Oman’s economic growth in Q1 2024

Oman's 10th Five-Year Plan aims to boost manufacturing's GDP contribution from 10 percent to 12.2 percent by 2025

Oman’s Nizwa: A thriving industrial hub with $1.23 billion investment, 173 projects

A 78,000 square meter residential project is being planned and will be open for investment soon

Saudi Arabia’s logistics master plan to be launched at the upcoming GLF 2024 in October

Over 10,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, and industry leaders, will convene in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s PIF surpasses $765 billion in AUM, delivering 8.7 percent average annual shareholder return

Since its inception, PIF has achieved an average total shareholder return of 8.7 percent per year

Riyadh Air partners with CONCACAF to connect football fans worldwide

This partnership will boost brand awareness among a large, passionate audience, setting the stage for the 2025 launch

Oman’s trade balance booms with $7.76 billion surplus by May 2024, UAE key trading partner

Oman's commodity exports rose 5 percent YoY, reaching $25.16 billion during this period

Oil prices retreat as geopolitical concerns ease, demand concerns rise

Brent crude futures dropped 0.7 percent, or 53 cents, to $77.13 per barrel

11 UAE e-commerce giants pledge for safer online shopping

Amazon, Noon, Al-Futtaim Group among first companies to sign up to voluntary pledge

UAE’s DWTCA Free Zone reports 19 percent rise in registered companies to 2,818 in H1 2024

The number of direct jobs within the free zone also grew to 8,223, a 5 percent annual increase from  7,837 in H1 2023

DMCC seeks to expand UAE-U.S. trade, investment flows across key sectors

DMCC is currently home to over 45 percent of the 1,500 American businesses in the UAE

Global economic zones converge in Dubai in September for 10th World FZO World Congress

The event will highlight how these zones contribute to national economies by promoting trade, commerce, and the digital economy

Saudia leads world in on-time flights again

The airline achieved on-time arrival rate of 88.12 percent and on-time departure rate of 88.15 percent

Saudi central bank reports strong growth in reserve assets, reaching $467.4 billion in Q2 2024

The quarter saw a 2.7 percent quarterly increase, adding around SAR46.724 billion to the reserve

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Infinity Power to build 200-megawatt wind farm in Egypt

The MoU secures a long-term supply of renewable energy from a large onshore wind project in Ras Ghareb, Egypt

Accelerating growth: ADGM strengthens position as global financial hub

The UAE capital’s international financial center saw its AUM grow by 226 percent in H1 2024

Dubai Chambers, China Construction Bank partner to boost trade and investment cooperation

This deal will foster knowledge sharing and expertise exchange, strengthening support for businesses and investors

How global aircraft chartering is revolutionizing corporate travel 

Companies spend about $111.7 billion on business travel every year