Middle East

Oil prices experience minor decline amid easing Middle East tensions

EIA reported an unexpected U.S. crude drop of 6.4 million barrels, surpassing expectations of an 825,000-barrel increase

IMF establishes new regional office in Saudi Arabia, hosts joint conference on industrial policy for diversification

The IMF aims to boost its involvement with regional institutions, governments, and stakeholders by setting up this office

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ acquires 49 percent stake in Plenary Group to drive public infrastructure expansion

The stake includes the shares currently owned by Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

UAE gold prices increase, global rates recover as markets await key U.S. economic data

Gold could remain between $2,300 and $2,350 unless a fresh catalyst emerges

Oil prices stabilize as focus shifts to U.S. economy, interest rates

The unexpected decrease in U.S. inventories, as indicated by industry data, provided some support to crude prices

UAE gold prices plunge as global rates hit over two-week lows on easing Middle East tensions

Gold dipped more than 2 percent in the previous session, its largest intraday decline in over a year

Oil prices rebound by 27 cents, Brent crude reaches $87.27 per barrel

Investors fueled the increase as they continued to assess geopolitical concerns in the Middle East

IMF projects MENA region’s GDP to grow 2.7 percent in 2024

The IMF expects growth to strengthen by 4.2 percent in 2025

UAE gold prices decline as Middle East tensions ease, global rates drop

Bullion loses safe-haven appeal amidst reduced geopolitical risks

UAE gold prices rise as global rates inch closer to all-time high on escalating geopolitical tensions

Market analysts referred to gold as a geopolitical trade rather than a monetary policy trade at the moment

Oil prices soar $3 per barrel amid concerns of supply disruptions 

Brent futures rose by $2.63, reaching $89.74 per barrel

UAE gold prices decline as geopolitical uncertainty boosts bullion’s global appeal

Gold maintains safe-haven appeal despite Federal Reserve's stance on rates

Oil prices stabilize after steep declines amid U.S. rate hike fears, Venezuela sanctions

Venezuela's oil exports had grown 12 percent in 2023 to 700,000 bpd after the easing of some U.S. sanctions

IMF raises global growth forecast to 3.2 percent, lifts outlook for UAE, Saudi Arabia

The 2024 figure represents a 0.1 percentage point increase from the previous World Economic Outlook report in January

UAE gold prices remain stable as global rates surge on Middle East tensions

Central bank buying and geopolitical tensions drive gold's rally near record-high

Oil prices climb on China’s economic growth, Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel

World Bank raises forecast for UAE’s real GDP growth to 3.9 percent in 2024; 4.1 percent in 2025

The report indicates the UAE's current account surplus is expected to reach 8.4 percent in 2024 and 8.3 percent in 2025

UAE gold rate surges amid rising Middle East tensions as global prices ease after hitting new high

Gold prices increased to an all-time high of $2,431.29 on Friday, gaining over 14 percent this year

Oil prices fluctuate amid Middle East tensions, but analysts see limited impact on supply

Brent crude futures for June delivery fell 23 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $90.22 per barrel

Visa’s CEMEA President Andrew Torre on getting ready for the next wave of digital disruption

Businesses need to be agile, adapt their strategies and invest in digital infrastructure

Digital asset custody transforming financial services in the Middle East

It offers a secure and streamlined approach to the storage and management of digital assets

Middle East travel market set to boom as tourists loosen purse strings

Indian tourists’ greater spending potential, surge in Gen X travelers set to buoy tourism