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Egypt
What does Egypt’s new carbon market mean for the future of climate finance?
The move is a step towards a mandatory market, requiring carbon reduction projects and emissions calculations
Economy
‘Middle-income trap’ hinders economic progress of 108 developing countries, says World Bank
Since 1990, only 34 middle-income economies have managed to become high-income
Economy
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP rises 1.4 percent in Q2 2024, driven by non-oil sector expansion
Saudi Arabia's GDP contracted by 0.4 percent annually primarily driven by the 8.5 percent annual decline in oil activities
Banking & Finance
World Bank approves $700 million grant to Jordan to boost human capital, education
The $400 million MASAR Program aims to equip Jordanian youth with skills for the labor market and economic transformation
Banking & Finance
Remittance flows to low-middle-income countries moderated in 2023, reaching $656 billion: World Bank
Remittances to LMICs are expected to grow 2.3 percent in 2024, but unevenly across regions
Banking & Finance
Egypt secures $2 billion in budget support from key development partners to boost private sector
During the Egyptian-European Investment Conference, Egypt secured a $1.069 billion agreement with the EU
Economy
World Bank announces $700 million in financing for Egypt
The support aims to boost Egypt's private sector, fiscal resilience, and green growth
Economy
UAE’s real GDP to grow by 3.9 percent in 2024, 4.1 percent in 2025: Report
The broader MENA region is expected to grow 2.8 percent in 2024 and accelerate to 4.2 percent in 2025
Economy
Global economy to stabilize for first time in three years, grow at 2.6 percent in 2024: World Bank
One in four developing economies is expected to remain poorer than it was on the eve of the pandemic in 2019
Economy
Arab economies projected to grow by 3.3 percent in 2024 as inflation declines: Report
The inflation rate in its 22 member states is expected to decline to 3.3 percent this year, compared to 9.3 percent in 2023
Economy
GCC economic growth to rebound to 2.8 percent in 2024, 4.7 percent in 2025: World Bank
Oil production remains crucial in shaping the GCC region's fiscal and external balances
Sustainability
Global carbon pricing revenues reach record $104 billion in 2023: Report
The report found that there are now 75 carbon pricing instruments in operation worldwide
Economy
29 percent of Middle East CEOs report leadership attraction, development and retention as their biggest challenge: Survey
22 percent see leadership succession and turnover as their chief concern
Economy
World Bank partners with Saudi Arabia to establish knowledge center for economic reforms
Boosting global economic reforms and enhancing regional and global competitiveness
Economy
World Bank secures $11 billion backing for new financial instruments to boost lending capacity
WBG's leveraging capability enables 6-8x multiplication of hybrid capital and guarantee platform funds over 10 years
Economy
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
Economy
IMF’s executive director Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin on fund’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the global economy
How International Financial Institutions (IFIs) can help countries navigate economic challenges
Banking & Finance
The World Bank: MENA can be an engine for change, partner for sustainable future
Region must tackle important structural reform agenda to ensure peace and stability
Economy
Egypt to impose new $21 bn public investment ceiling to drive private sector growth
Egypt aims to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to less than 80 percent in three years
Economy
$200 million World Bank project creates, maintains over 400,000 jobs in Egypt
Promoting entrepreneurship with focus on women-led businesses
Economy
Women in the business world: The uphill journey and myriad challenges
A look at the increasing presence of women in executive roles worldwide
Banking & Finance
WGS 2024: UAE establishes investment and taxation cooperation agreements with Arab countries
UAE Ministry of Finance and World Bank renew advisory services agreement
Economy
Saudi Arabia maintains A++ rating with stable outlook: Fitch
Classification reflects Kingdom's robust external financial strength
Economy
UAE gears up to host next World Government Summit
High international representation expected as 4,000 participants set to attend summit
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