GCC

GCC manages 38 percent of global SWF assets in 2024, Mubadala leads investments

SOIs could collectively reach $60 trillion in 2025 as GCC nations progress toward their economic visions

Oman forecasts $29 billion public revenue for 2025, 1.5 percent increase from 2024

Projections were informed by critical factors and data, based on an average oil barrel price of $60

Bahrain Bourse launches comprehensive trading incentive scheme to boost market activity

An initiative designed to enhance participation and liquidity among market participants

Oman’s 8th Ijarah sukuk auction generates $849 million, oversubscribed by three times

The average acceptable return was set at 4.75 percent, with a maximum acceptable return of 4.85 percent and a minimum of 4.6 percent

Kuwait Central Bank issues $792 million bond, tawarruq

CBK said that the issuance period is three months with a return rate of 4.125 percent

Qatar: Private sector exports hit $701.6 million in Q3 2024

This reflects a modest decline of 2.5 percent from QAR2.62 billion ($718 million) in Q2 2024

Kuwait signs $772.55 million power maintenance contracts

These contracts are integral to the ongoing initiatives to boost the country's electrical infrastructure and ensure its long-term viability

Qatar Tourism: Five million visitors welcomed in 2024

A 25 percent increase in international arrivals compared to 2023

Kuwait, India agree on upgrading ties to strategic partnership

The two sides highlighted trade's crucial role in connecting their countries and its potential for further growth and diversification

GCC region’s GDP to grow 3.7 percent in 2024, 4.5 percent in 2025: Report

The region's non-oil sector is expected to grow 4.5 percent in 2024, 7.8 percent in 2025 and 8.6 percent in 2026

Fitch upgrades Oman’s outlook to positive, affirms BB+ credit rating amid fiscal improvements

Oman’s budget is expected to have a 2 percent GDP surplus in 2024, dropping to 0.7 percent in 2025

Exploring the impact of $6.3 billion investment: ADFD’s 33 development projects in Bahrain

Since 1974, ADFD has been crucial in advancing Bahrain's economy and social development 

How the creative economy drives growth in the Middle East

In the UAE, a global creative hub, Dubai Media City is home to a talent pool of over 40,500 creative professionals

Qatar’s real estate trading volume reaches $311.5 million in November

There were 324 real estate deals recorded in the month 

Trump’s GCC real estate investments grow with two projects in Riyadh announced

$533 million Trump Tower Jeddah in Saudi Arabia marks milestone GCC expansion for The Trump Organization

UAE healthcare sector aims for 20 percent carbon emission reduction by 2030: Report

New study urges healthcare to adopt sustainability to reduce emissions, energy use, and waste

Qatari economy grows 0.8 percent to $48.5 billion in Q2 2024

GVA of non-mining sector activities reached $33.23 billion during this period

Central Bank of Kuwait allocates $792 million bonds, securitization

The bank specified that this issuance has a maturity period of three months and an interest rate of 4.125 percent

Qatar launches green bonds trading on London Stock Exchange

Ministry of Finance launched the green bonds with the aim of financing environmentally friendly projects

OPEC+ extends oil output cuts until end of 2026

Despite the group's efforts in limiting supply, Brent crude has mostly stayed in a $70-$80 per barrel range this year

AI in sports forecasted to hit $19.2 billion by 2030: Report

AI expected to generate $8.5 billion for GCC media and entertainment by 2030

Qatar: Non-energy private sector business activity accelerates in November

Increases in jobs and wages remain among fastest on record

GCC economies to more than double growth to 4 percent in 2025: Report

UAE's economy is set to grow from 3.7 percent in 2024 to 4.5 percent in 2025