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Economy
Egypt raises interest rates, allows free trading of pound to spur GCC investments
Egypt's international bonds surged after CBE’s announcement
Logistics
Trade volume between Saudi Arabia, GCC countries surpasses $14.82 billion in Q4 2023
This reflects a significant increase of $1.69 billion compared to 2022
Economy
Investor confidence high, UAE and Saudi Arabia set for gains this year: EFG Hermes official
Dependence on oil, high inflation rates and external debt are some challenges frontier and emerging markets in the MENA regions face
Logistics
GCC infrastructure firms to hold up against 2024 refinancing needs: Report
Continued growth expected in both EBITDA and capital expenditure overall
Economy
UAE, Gulf economies to outpace global growth in 2024: Report
FAB report says UAE's GDP is likely to expand by 3.7 percent in 2023 and 4 percent in 2024
Economy
Saxo Bank CEO in MENA predicts UAE’s economic growth to surpass 5.5 percent in 2024
Tech investments and financial services are driving growth in the country
Banking & Finance
UAE, Qatar banks lead in first-ever GCC Banking Sentiment Index: KPMG
Saudi banks dominated the GCC’s banking conversation
Banking & Finance
GCC banks’ strong profitability provides robust shield against potential losses from cyber incidents
No significant losses from cyber incidents for rated GCC banks
MENA
COP28 places the GCC at the center of the fight against climate change
The Middle East's pivotal role in climate solutions
MENA
GCC countries witness rise in citizenship and residency through investment programs
An inside look at the innovative schemes that are fostering growth in non-oil sectors
MENA
Tech boom: MENA emerges as global digital economy hub
Digital economy in region projected to increase from $180 bn in 2022 to $780 bn by 2030
Technology
Cisco to launch state-of-the-art cloud data center in the UAE
Center to enhance cybersecurity, connection performance for businesses of all sizes
Economy
Qatar’s economic growth normalizing: IMF report highlights resilience, favorable outlook
Expansion in LNG production and reforms to drive average growth of 5.5 percent
Banking & Finance
GCC banks to prove resilient in 2024 amid geo-economic challenges: S&P Global
Robust capitalization and profitability to uphold GCC banks, despite emerging risks
Miscellaneous
Abu Dhabi claims top spot as world’s safest city in 2024
Safest city since 2017, and still going strong
Economy
Qatar’s credit rating upgraded to Aa2 by Moody’s on strong LNG demand, fiscal improvement
First upgrade since 2007
Markets
UAE leads GCC with IPO proceeds of $6.07 bn in 2023
GCC countries witnessed 46 issuances with total proceeds worth $10.79 billion
Markets
Oil prices rise as OPEC forecasts strong global demand and weather disrupts U.S. production
OPEC maintains 2.25 mn bpd demand growth forecast
MENA
Opportunities in the GCC’s food and beverage market
Industry could hit $135.5 billion in 2024
Economy
Bank Muscat’s $390 million investment fund gets central bank nod
Investment portfolio includes several banks listed in GCC markets
Markets
S&P Global: 2024 global sukuk issuance to remain steady
S&P Global expects issuances to reach between $160-170 billion in 2024
Economy
GCC countries projected to reach 3.6 percent and 3.8 percent growth in 2024 and 2025: WBG
Global economic growth to record 2.4 percent growth in 2024
Technology
Generative AI market projected to reach $1 trillion by 2031
UAE and Saudi Arabia are emerging as key global players
Economy
Oman forecasts $1.7 billion 2024 budget deficit amid oil challenges
Budget gap prompts focus on economic diversification
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