economy

Oil prices surge as OPEC+ weighs production delays and U.S. gasoline stockpiles drop to two-year low

Brent crude futures, now reflecting the January contract, increased by $1.41, or 2 percent, reaching $74.22 a barrel

stc Group’s tali ventures leads $10 million investment in Series B funding for NorthLadder

This funding round was spearheaded by tali ventures, with additional contributions from the Dutch Founders Fund and Crescent Ventures

S&P predict robust growth in UAE Islamic finance driven by non-oil economy, $6.1 billion sukuk surge 

The agency notes a rise in foreign currency sukuk issuance, particularly in real estate and finance, to attract foreign investment 

Amazon, Emirates, GEMS, Careem join Dubai’s Gig Economy Sandbox initiative

Sandbox Dubai is an innovative platform that seeks to enhance Dubai’s legislative and regulatory environment in line with future needs

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 percent 

FII8: stc Group joins hands with three new partners for Sustainability Champions program

The Group further reinforces its commitment to sustainability, connectivity, and technological advancement at FII8

FII8: Princess Reema reiterates Saudi Arabia’s commitment towards blue economy, ocean health

Princess Reema launches Ocean Central, a platform that collects and combines data to provide a clear and evolving view of ocean health

FII8: PIF and Google Cloud to launch global AI hub in Saudi Arabia to support ICT goals, foster tech partnerships

This partnership grants customers access to Google Cloud’s technology, boosting growth and AI delivery 

Gold prices hit new record high of $2,790.15, set for best month since March

Gold prices have gained close to 5 percent so far this month and almost 41 percent in the past year

Oil prices soar on optimism over U.S. demand, potential OPEC+ output delays

Brent crude futures were up by 47 cents, or 0.65 percent, reaching $73.02 a barrel

Dubai Internet City: 25 years of transforming Middle East’s digital landscape, empowering global tech firms

Dubai Internet City’s ecosystem has grown in 2024 to include multinational corporations, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies