economy

Oil prices continue downward slide amid rising U.S. stockpiles, jitters over interest rate hikes

Brent crude oil futures expiring in July slid 0.6 percent to $82.40 per barrel

Egypt welcomes 4.6 million tourists in first 4 months of 2024, generating $4.3 billion in revenues

In 2023, Egypt received a record-breaking number of tourists, reaching 14.906 million

Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market projected to hit $44 billion by 2030

The sector is predicted to experience a 13.5 percent annual growth, surpassing the global average of 11.2 percent

Dubai World Trade Centre’s economic output soars 40 percent to $4.97 billion in 2023

DWTC hosted 76 events with 1.54 million attendees, 46 percent international

Oil prices dip amid fears on U.S. inflation, higher interest rates dampening demand

Brent crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.53 percent, to $83.27 a barrel

Qatar’s industrial production index reaches 100.2 points in March 2024, increasing by 4.7 percent

Data showed a 4.8 percent increase in the mining sector compared to February 2024

Qatar announces $549.2 million budget surplus for Q1 2024

MoF stated that this surplus was directed towards reducing public debt, and therefore there was no cash surplus

Emirate of Sharjah ‘BBB-/A-3’ ratings affirmed; outlook stable: Report

The report expects Sharjah's fiscal deficits to gradually narrow over 2024-2027 due to several factors

Four Egyptian banks receive positive outlook on improved foreign currency liquidity: Report

These revisions reflect reduced pressures on these banks' capital ratios in the upcoming FY2024/2025

Aviation sector contributes $53 billion to Saudi GDP: Report

The sector supports 241,000 jobs, with a further estimated 717,000 jobs in the tourism sector

Moody’s affirms Kuwait A1 rating, stable outlook

Solid budget and financial buffers, but reforms needed to reduce oil dependence

Egypt’s exports to Arab nations up 8.7 percent in 2023, reaching $13.6 billion

Saudi Arabia topped the list of Arab countries importing the most from Egypt during the year

Saudi Arabia maintains steady inflation rate of 1.6 percent in April 2024

Inflation in April was driven by a 10.4 percent increase in rental prices, largely due to a 9.4 percent jump in villa rents

Oil prices rise amid weaker dollar, tighter supply expectations

Brent oil futures for July delivery rose 0.5 percent to $83.17 per barrel

UAE construction sector flourishes despite global challenges, holds $590 billion project pipeline: Report

$3.9 trillion is the estimated pipeline value of unawarded construction projects in MENA from 2024-28

Oil prices rise amid drop in U.S. inventories, inflation concerns

Brent oil futures expiring in July rose 0.4 percent to $82.70 a barrel

Oman’s public debt sees slight decline, reaches $39.23 billion

By the end of March, revenues amounted to around $7.27 billion, down from $8.31 billion in the same period of 2023

Oil prices surge as China’s fiscal stimulus, Canadian wildfires threaten supply

Brent oil futures, set to expire in July, rose by 0.3 percent to reach $83.59 per barrel

Unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia’s labor market at 8.6 percent, women’s participation reaches 34.2 percent

Over 1,000 government employees received training at international agencies, enhancing their work effectiveness

Investopia Europe 2024: UAE Economy Minister highlights strong strategic ties with EU, vows to deepen mutually beneficial relationship

H.E. Bin Touq meets with ministers and top EU officials to discuss prospects for enhancing economic cooperation

UAE, Mauritius to deepen cooperation in water, energy, sanitation

Areas of collaboration included renewable energy, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas