GCC

IMF cuts MENA 2025 growth forecast to 2.6 percent as global policy uncertainty looms

GCC economies are expected to grow 3 percent in 2025 and 4.1 percent in 2026

Kuwait announces Eid al-Adha holiday dates for 2025

All state bodies will suspend operations from June 5 to June 9 for the holiday

Trump expands GCC investments with Qatar, Dubai project launches ahead of May visit

Earlier this year, Eric Trump announced that the family is developing projects in Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Oman and Riyadh

Saudi banks successfully navigate external debt growth amid market challenges: S&P

The rise in interbank liabilities accounted for 55 percent of Saudi banks' external debt increase

Dubai real estate: New Trump Tower to feature world’s highest outdoor pool

The launch of the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai, comes weeks ahead of Trump's visit to the region

Gold demand grows in Q1 2025 amid record high prices, gold ETF revival

Gold investment demand in the Middle East remained resilient amid continued geopolitical uncertainty

GCC countries contribute over 35 percent of all emerging-market U.S. dollar debt in Q1 2025, Fitch reports

Primary market dollar issuance shows promise despite recent quietness in the GCC region

Oman strengthens clean energy push with $565 million solar manufacturing facility

The project will deliver an annual production capacity of 6 gigawatts of solar cells by 2026 

Joint Saudi-Qatari initiative paves way for $15 million payment to World Bank for Syria

Commitment aims to accelerate the recovery of Syria’s economy and development 

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 opens in Dubai with AI and luxury focus, 55,000+ expected

Event will highlight connectivity's role in creating a sustainable, inclusive travel industry through discussions

GCC real estate transactions grow 20 percent to $78.2 billion in Q1 2025: Report

Dubai has once again emerged as the leading market in the GCC, posting $38.7 billion in sales