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Sharjah real estate transactions surge to $3.6 billion in Q1 2025, up 31.9 percent YoY

Growth reflects increasing investor confidence in Sharjah’s stable and investor-friendly environment

Abu Dhabi stocks record region’s highest foreign investor buying in Q1 2025 at $2.3 billion

GCC stock markets recorded net buying of $2.8 billion compared to $3.0 billion in net buying during Q4 2024

IMF projects strong UAE economic growth forecast for 2026 at 5 percent

UAE economy is projected to surpass oil-exporting countries, growing 2.6 percent in 2025, 3.1 percent in 2026 

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar as White House confirms mid-May plans

Trump will address Ukraine and Gaza conflicts during his visit to Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally

UAE bond and sukuk issuances grow 61.6 percent to $10.17 billion in Q1 2025, GCC issuances dip 7.1 percent

Primary debt issuances of bonds and sukuk in the GCC region amounted to $51.51 billion through 125 issuances

Qatar, Russia commit $2.3 billion to joint investment fund for strategic sectors

Deal will target investments in technology, healthcare, minerals, and other sectors of mutual interest

GCC banks positioned to weather economic storms from U.S. trade policies: Report

New S&P report highlights GCC banks' solid strategies in volatile markets

Saudi Arabia’s trade with Arab League nations grows 6.2 percent to $23.4 billion in Q4 2024

Saudi Arabia's trade surplus with Arab League countries significantly increased to SAR30.461 billion in Q4 2024

Oman: Passenger traffic at Sultanate’s airports surpasses 2.5 million by February

Muscat International Airport carried 2,280,280 passengers by Feb 2025, down 7.5 percent from 2024

Oman: New digital accessibility guide to support developers, foster inclusivity

The guide emphasizes the need for institutions to design applications that meet accessibility standards

Oman, Netherlands forge hydrogen agreements to boost clean energy collaboration

Signing occurred during the "state visit" of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Netherlands