economy

Oil prices rise as demand optimism builds ahead of U.S. inventory report

Brent crude futures rose 2 percent to $86.41 per barrel

Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment rises 5.6 percent to $2.53 billion in Q1 2024

This growth underscores Saudi Arabia's continued appeal to international investors

Diving into Seychelles’ tourism progress: A paradise with a purpose

Discover the country’s sustainability and conservation efforts

e& UAE, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development partner to accelerate local startup growth

Khalifa Fund members will gain access to special offers and tailored telecommunications and digital solutions from e& UAE through a dedicated online portal

From Middle East to Africa, travel sector reaches new heights in 2024: Report

UAE ranked among the top 10 global travel destinations in the past year

Dubai launches new mixed-use development project ‘DIFC Square’

The project will expand DIFC's real estate with offices and retail, meeting the demand for prime office space in Dubai's financial district

Experts forecast robust growth for the UAE economy in 2024 amid global challenges

In 2023, the UAE's GDP reached AED1.68 trillion, growing by 3.6 percent

Oil prices surge amid weaker dollar, rate cut bets

Brent oil futures for September delivery increased 0.3 percent to $85.29 per barrel

Dubai approves $6.8 billion FDI program to attract $176.96 billion in investments by 2033

New initiatives launched to make Dubai one of the world's top three urban economies by 2033.

Saudi Arabia posts record trade surplus of over $11 billion

This represents a 36 percent increase compared to the surplus of $8.1 billion recorded last year

Britain’s GDP expands by 0.7 percent in Q1 2024, but long-term growth outlook remains fragile ahead of election

The economy had contracted for two consecutive quarters in the second half of 2023, indicating a recent recession

Bahrain’s national non-oil exports reach $838.3 million in May

Saudi Arabia ranked first among export destinations, with BD64 million (20 percent) in national origin exports