Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone set for rapid expansion, CEO says

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone set for rapid expansion, CEO says

The zone has been setting itself up as a centre for green fuels, including green hydrogen, green ammonia and green methanol

Türkiye’s central bank raises inflation forecasts, vows tight policy

Türkiye’s central bank raises inflation forecasts, vows tight policy

The bank’s previous inflation report three months ago forecast year-end inflation of 38 per cent in 2024 and 14 per cent next year

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UAE unveils National Investment Strategy 2031

The National Investment Strategy 2031 is more than a roadmap for FDI growth; it represents the UAE’s strategic intent to be a leader in emerging sectors and a magnet for top talent

New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC states

New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC to boost exports, investment

The trade pact would remove tariffs for 51 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to the region from day one

Saudi minister asserts economic resilience to investors at FII conference

Saudi minister asserts economic resilience to investors at FII conference

The kingdom unveiled its Vision 2030 plan in 2016, which involves hundreds of billions of dollars of investments to wean the country’s economy off oil

Dubai Government approves Dhs302bn budget for 2025-2027

Dubai government approves record-breaking budget

The expenditure for fiscal year 2025 alone is estimated at Dhs86.26bn, with revenues projected at Dhs97.66bn

Saudi wealth fund PIF tells FII gathering it will cut overseas investments

Saudi wealth fund PIF tells FII gathering it will cut overseas investments

The sovereign wealth fund is driving economic diversification by investing billions in new sectors to reduce oil dependency

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The bilateral trade pact is expected to unlock new avenues for cooperation in key sectors such as food production, apparel, machinery, and metals

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IMF forecast: Global growth holds steady at 3.2% as inflation eases

According to the IMF’s WEO report, headline inflation is expected to fall to 3.5 per cent by late 2025, aligning closely with central bank targets worldwide

UAE economy to grow by 5.1% in 2025, says IMF

UAE economy to grow by 5.1% in 2025, says IMF

Growth in the UAE is broad based and driven by solid domestic activity in sectors such as tourism, construction and financial services

IMF says global public debt to top $100tn, growth may accelerate

IMF says global public debt to top $100tn, growth may accelerate

The IMF’s latest report showed global public debt will reach 93 per cent of global gross domestic product by the end of 2024

Türkiye’s central bank holds rate at 50%, warns on inflation

Türkiye’s central bank holds rate at 50%, warns on inflation

The last time Türkiye’s central bank raised its main policy rate was in March when it hiked by 500 basis points

Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni on DIEZ’s role in Dubai’s economic growth

Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni on DIEZ’s role in Dubai’s economic growth

The chairman of DIEZ says the authority is integrating AI and smart city solutions, reinforcing its position as a crucial contributor to Dubai’s economic growth

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Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem to contribute over $74bn to UAE economy in 4 years

The report, launched at GITEX Global 2024, found that Microsoft, its ecosystem and IT departments in customer companies will add 41,800 new skilled IT jobs into the UAE economy between 2024-28

UAE seals bilateral trade talks with Malaysia

UAE seals bilateral trade talks with Malaysia

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Malaysia reached $2.5bn in the first half of 2024, a 7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023

Egypt’s headline inflation jumps to 26.4% in September

Egypt’s headline inflation inches up to 26.4% in September

The country’s core inflation slowed to an annual 25 per cent from 25.1 per cent in August

UAE, Jordan sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The UAE’s latest CEPA deal is with this Arab nation

The deal builds on robust UAE-Jordan economic ties, with non-oil trade reaching over $4.2bn in 2023

UAE, Serbia strengthen economic partnership, exchange CEPA

UAE, Serbia strengthen economic partnership, exchange CEPA

This agreement is poised to deepen trade ties and investment opportunities, focusing on priority industries, creating jobs, and bolstering supply chains

IMF says escalation of Middle East conflict poses economic risks

IMF says escalation of Middle East conflict poses economic risks

The main channels for the conflict to impact the global economy have been through higher commodity prices, including oil and grains

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How family offices are driving growth, diversification in Abu Dhabi

Family offices, in partnership with the public sector, will remain at the heart of the growth and transformation being seen in the emirate, as it continues to thrive across key industries and beyond

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy grew 6.6% in Q2 2024

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP surges by 6.6% in Q2 2024

The finance and insurance sector registered a record 13.4 per cent growth in Q2 2024, contributing 7.4 per cent to the GDP

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

The Gulf state expects to post a fiscal deficit of SAR118bn, wider than the SAR79bn projected in the 2024 budget statement last December

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah agrees deals worth $1bn with European firms

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah agrees deals worth $1bn with European firms

The $63bn project is one of the Public Investment Fund’s giant construction efforts aimed at boosting economic growth

Global digital creative economy to reach Dhs27tn by 2030, finds study

Global digital creative economy to reach Dhs27tn by 2030, finds study

The projection comes from an exclusive study conducted by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City, in partnership with global digital consultancy Monstarlab

Shaping Sharjah’s transformation: Shurooq CEO shares insights

Shaping Sharjah’s transformation: Shurooq CEO shares insights

Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer says Shurooq is harnessing Sharjah’s cultural heritage, while implementing initiatives that boost tourism and investment

How Bidzi plans to revolutionise UAE’s SMEs market

Bidzi forays into the UAE to revolutionise M&A market for SMEs

The platform addresses common challenges in the M&A process, such as high costs and fragmented service models, streamlined, and cost-effective alternative

Egypt seeking investment on southern Red Sea coast

Egypt seeking investment on southern Red Sea coast

Egypt has been seeking large-scale investments as it tries to overcome a long-running economic crisis that led to record inflation

GCC poised for strong growth in 2025: ICAEW report

GCC poised for strong growth in 2025: ICAEW report

The GCC’s non-energy sectors, including tourism, trade, and finance, are pivotal in driving this growth, with expectations of a 4.2 per cent expansion in 2024 and 4.4 per cent in 2025

GCC non-oil growth remains strong despite fiscal uncertainty, reveals report

GCC non-oil growth remains strong despite fiscal uncertainty, reveals report

According to PwC, the non-oil growth outturn for 2024 is encouraging at 4 per cent in UAE, 3.7 per cent in Saudi, 3.8 per cent in Oman and 4.7 per cent in Kuwait

Japan, UAE to enter economic partnership talks

Japan, UAE to enter economic partnership talks

The two countries agreed last year to cooperate on technology and climate change, including investments in the chip and battery sectors