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Etihad Rail: UAE high-speed train project set to boost GDP by $39.5 billion

The project will enable quick travel and acts as a catalyst for enhanced economic and social integration

UAE’s growth forecast: Strong and steady at 4 percent in 2025, says IMF

Non-hydrocarbon sectors thrive due to tourism, construction, public spending, and growth in financial services

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company marks first participation at WEF 2025, leads urban development discussion

The participation supports the WEF 2025 theme “Collaboration For The Intelligent Age”

Saudi Arabia GDP growth rate projected at 4 percent from 2025 to 2027: S&P

Vision 2030 initiatives expected to boost non-oil growth by 10 percent in the Kingdom

World Bank forecasts Egypt’s economic growth at 4.2 percent in FY2025/26 amid inflation relief

This GDP growth is driven by private consumption, easing inflation, strong remittances, and improved sentiment

UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements: A path to enhanced global trade in 2025

UAE's CEPA initiative targets $1 trillion trade and $800 billion economy by 2031

A pivotal year for progress

As we face the year 2025, the MENA region is poised for growth, with the non-oil economy playing a critical role

Bahrain’s economy grows 2.1 percent in Q3 2024 on non-oil sector expansion

The contributions of non-oil activities to real GDP reached 86.4 percent in Q3 2024

Egypt targets 5-6 percent GDP contribution from mining sector

The minister announced plans to launch a Mineral Resources Portal and offer mining areas for investment in 2025 

GCC inflation rate increases 1.5 percent in September on rising housing prices

Among GCC countries, Kuwait recorded the highest annual inflation rate in September at 2.8 percent

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

Egypt’s economy to grow between 3.5 percent and 4.5 percent in 2025: Report

The IMF expects Egypt's economic growth to increase during 2025-2029 to around 5 percent