economy

Saudi Arabia cancels hotel licensing fees to boost tourism investment 

This change, effective September 4, aims to position the Kingdom as a global tourism leader

UAE’s ADNOC launches inaugural $4 billion notes offering under GMTN Program

The net proceeds from this issuance will be utilized by ADNOC Group for general corporate purposes.

GCC banks well positioned to continue strong run in 2024: Report

The report stated that high interest rates kept profit margins at 2.7 percent, with strong bank profitability in H1

Abu Dhabi set to host AIM Congress 2025 in April

The event will address economic challenges through collaborative investment strategies

Dubai to welcome 22 floors of sustainable luxury living with $54.4 million upcoming residential development

Loutraki International is investing in Dubai’s real estate market through the Santorini Residences project

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye central banks sign MoU to enhance economic cooperation, financial stability 

The central banks will share expertise and resources to address challenges and boost economic development

Softlogic partners with Daikin to advance UAE’s commercial air conditioning industry

The partnership is formed amidst a booming UAE air conditioning market worth over $650 million, driven by real estate growth

Oil prices gain slightly as OPEC weighs output delay amid falling U.S. stockpiles

Brent crude futures for November rose by 15 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $72.85

Dubai welcomes 10.62 million international tourists in first 7 months of 2024

Western European countries topped the list of tourists to Dubai, with about 2.086 million visitors

National banks in the UAE invest $1.19 billion in local stock markets in 12 months: CBUAE

By the end of May, these banks had elevated their equity investments to AED16.1 billion

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar’s $1 billion green bond issuance drew $4.6 billion in demand, oversubscribed 4.6x

In July 2024, Masdar successfully raised $1 billion through its green bond issuance under its Green Finance Framework

Dubai RTA completes 4.6 km Umm Suqeim improvement project, reducing traffic by 40 percent during peak hours

The authority launched 200 new temporary parking slots and a 500-meter roadway

Türkiye’s inflation drops to 51.97 percent in August 2024 as disinflation continues

Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose 2.47 percent in August, driven by higher gas prices

Italy’s Saipem secures $1 billion in two major offshore contracts with Saudi Aramco

Saipem will be responsible for the EPCI three production deck modules, 33 km of subsea pipelines, and 34 km of power cables

UAE, Kuwait strengthen bilateral ties with MoUs on standardization, infrastructure, and cybersecurity

Other notable agreements included collaboration in communications and information technology

flynas launches inaugural flight at Zayed International Airport, linking Saudi Arabia and UAE with affordable travel

This new route will benefit business and leisure travelers, boosting tourism and trade between the two countries

UAE gold prices rise, global rates up as market awaits U.S. payrolls data

So far this year, gold prices have gained over 29 percent, rising to a record high of $2,531.60 on August 20

Oil prices decline amid potential return of Libyan supply to the market

Brent Oil Futures fell by 4.9 percent, closing at $73.75 per barrel

Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat approves interim dividend of $55.79 million for H1 2024

Dividends will be distributed to shareholders registered by the end of the business day on September 12

Travel industry set to add record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024

The industry's contribution to global GDP is expected to rise by 12.1 percent year-over-year

Türkiye’s economic growth falls to 2.5 percent in Q2 2024 amid rising interest rates

Growth is stabilizing, the current account deficit is narrowing, risk premiums are down, says minister

Sharjah Airport welcomes first flights of Saudi Arabia’s flynas, boosting international connectivity in the UAE

flynas will operate seven weekly flights from Jeddah and two from Madinah to Sharjah Airport, using Boeing 737s

Sharjah Summer Promotions 2024 concludes with over $190 million in sales

Ceremony also featured the distribution of valuable gifts and an AED3 million prize pool awarded to over 200 winners

UAE-China Think Tank Forum in Beijing explores cooperation in trade, education and culture

Forum provides a platform for collaboration and dialogue between think tanks in both countries to explore opportunities for joint academic projects