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Qatar affirmed at ‘AA/A-1+’; outlook stable: S&P

Growth momentum is expected to strengthen from 2026, supported by the North Field Expansion (NFE) LNG project

Fitch raises Egypt’s long-term foreign-currency rating to ‘B’ with stable outlook

The agency highlighted improvements in external finances driven by notable foreign investments and strengthened policy initiatives 

IMF to review Egypt’s loan program on Tuesday with GDP growth projected at 4.2 percent for FY2025

Georgieva noted that Egypt's inflation reached 37 percent in 2023 but has decreased to between 25 percent and 26 percent

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 percent 

UAE’s GDP projected to grow over 5 percent by 2025 amidst shifting global dynamics: UBS

Global factors, especially oil production and OPEC decisions, influence growth expectations for GCC economies

AD Ports Group generates 22.9 percent of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP: Report

Group’s 2022 activity supported around 398,400 jobs across the UAE, or 14.1 percent of total employment in the non-oil sector

UAE’s real GDP expected to expand by 5.1 percent in 2025, according to IMF

Globally, growth is expected to remain stable but lackluster, with projections of 3.2 percent for both 2024 and 2025 

Lagarde signals shift in ECB strategy with third rate cut in 2024

This marks the first consecutive rate reduction in 13 years

Central Bank of Egypt holds key interest rates steady amid inflation control, mixed economic indicators

The committee noted that this decision reflects recent global and local developments

UAE GDP to grow to 3.3 percent in 2024, 4.1 percent in 2025: World Bank

World Bank expects the UAE's inflation to reach 2.2 percent this year and decline to approximately 2.1 percent through 2025-2026

MENA region’s GDP to rise to 2.2 percent in 2024 amid rising economic, political uncertainty: World Bank

Growth in GCC countries is projected to rise from 0.5 percent in 2023 to 1.9 percent in 2024

UAE pioneering future of financial services through AI innovation

UAE has emerged as a leading nation in the development of technology and AI-driven solutions

WTO anticipates gradual recovery in global merchandise trade despite geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures

The organization highlighted disparities between GDP growth and merchandise trade performance

Oman’s public state revenues rise to $20.78 billion in August 2024 on oil revenue surge

Current public revenues reached OMR2.2 billion, down from OMR2.334 billion during the same period in 2023

What’s next for the UAE? Strategies powering a new era

The United Arab Emirates undertakes a multifaceted approach to building a resilient, innovative future

UAE-Jordan CEPA to expand bilateral investment flows currently at over $22.5 billion

In 2023, non-oil trade between the two countries exceeded $4.1 billion, a 46.1 percent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels

Abu Dhabi reports new record GDP of $80.86 billion, 4.1 percent increase in Q2 2024

This growth is driven by the development of non-oil sectors, showcasing the emirate's economic diversification efforts

UAE banking sector demonstrates resilience with robust capital buffers, favorable liquidity conditions, says Central Bank

UAE's real GDP grew 3.6 percent, driven by rise in the non-oil sector, particularly in tourism, real estate, and finance 

UAE reaffirms commitment to advancing green infrastructure, private capital mobilization

Urgency of climate action demands that countries prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure while unlocking the potential of private capital

Qatar sees 26 percent surge in tourists to over 3.2 million in August 2024

Qatar seeks to increase the tourism sector's contribution to the GDP from 7 percent to 12 percent

UAE Central Bank raises country’s GDP growth forecast for 2024 to 4 percent, 6 percent for 2025

Growth in 2025 will be fueled by strong non-hydrocarbon momentum and a rise in hydrocarbon production 

GCC economic growth to more than double to 4.4 percent in 2025, says ICAEW report

Global GDP growth to reach 2.7 percent both this year and the next

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate stands at 1.6 percent in August 2024, highlighting economic robustness

This stability positions Saudi Arabia's inflation rate among the most dependable globally

Picking the who and the why in the GCC’s key growth sectors

Opportunities in retail, local manufacturing, entertainment, and tourism