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IMF slashes 2025 Saudi Arabia growth forecast on extended oil production cuts

IMF slashes 2025 Saudi Arabia growth forecast on extended oil production cuts

The fund said it expected energy commodity prices to decline by 2.6 per cent in 2025, more than assumed in October

UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia, Kenya, New Zealand

UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia, Kenya, New Zealand

Since 2021, the UAE has initiated a raft of bilateral trade, investment and cooperation deals to bolster long-term growth prospects

Syria’s new central bank chief vows to boost bank independence post-Assad

Syria’s new central bank chief vows to boost bank independence post-Assad

The changes would need the approval of Syria’s new governing authority, though the process is unclear at this stage

Jordan sees 3.7% rise in FDI inflows in Q3 2024, reaching $457.8m

Jordan sees 3.7% rise in FDI inflows in Q3 2024, reaching $457.8m

Arab countries contributed nearly half (49.1 per cent) of the total FDI inflows, with Gulf Cooperation Council nations making up 31.7 per cent

Bahrain’s GDP grows by 2.1% in Q3 2024, driven by non-oil sector

Bahrain’s GDP grows by 2.1% in Q3 2024, boosted by non-oil sector

The growth was primarily driven by the non-oil sector, which saw an increase of 3.9 per cent at constant prices and 1.5 per cent at current prices

Dubai ranks among top 10 cities in Global Power City Index 2024

Dubai ranks among top 10 in Global Power City Index 2024

The Global Power City Index ranks the major cities of the world on their comprehensive power to attract people, capital, and enterprises from around the world

Abu Dhabi’s GDP grows 4.5% in Q3 '24, led by non-oil sector

Abu Dhabi GDP grows 4.5% in Q3 ’24, led by non-oil sector

For the first three quarters of 2024, Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew by 3.9 per cent, with non-oil activities contributing a 5.9 per cent increase

Arab Health 2024 contributed $269.7m to Dubai economy: Informa

Arab Health 2024 contributed $269.7m to Dubai economy: Informa

Tourism and hospitality key beneficiaries of Arab Health as accommodation spend during the 2024 event totalled more than $56.2m

CBUAE maintains 4% GDP growth forecast for 2024, 4.5% for 2025

CBUAE maintains 4% GDP growth forecast for 2024, 4.5% for 2025

The CBUAE’s economic review concludes that the UAE’s economy is on a steady growth trajectory, with strong contributions from both the oil and non-oil sectors

UAE finalises pact to boost trade with Eurasian Economic Union

UAE finalises pact to boost trade with Eurasian Economic Union

The trade pact will encompass the five members of the EAEU bloc, made up of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia

How RAKEZ is catalysing business, economic growth

How RAKEZ is catalysing business, economic growth

Ramy Jallad, the Group CEO of RAKEZ says Ras Al Khaimah offers businesses unmatched access to diverse and lucrative markets

UAE’s Abu Dhabi sets out measures to help businesses get away from oil

UAE’s Abu Dhabi sets out measures to help businesses get away from oil

The emirate unveiled a centralised business registry authority – the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority – that will be the single point for business registration

Saudi Arabia approves 2025 state budget, forecasts $27bn deficit

Saudi Arabia approves 2025 state budget, forecasts $27bn deficit

The 2025 budget estimates total expenditures of SAR1.3tn and total revenues of SAR1.2tn

Moody’s upgrades Saudi Arabia’s rating on economic diversification

Moody’s upgrades Saudi Arabia’s rating on economic diversification

The rating agency revised the country’s outlook to stable from positive, citing uncertainty regarding global economic conditions

Financial gap to meet SDGs in MEASA hits $5tn annually: NYUAD

Financial gap to meet SDGs in MEASA hits $5tn annually: NYUAD

With the financial gap to meet the SDGs continuing to grow, the report calls on institutional investors to rethink their strategies and seize the opportunity for transition investment in the MEASA region

Insights: How regtech can turbocharge economic transformation

Insights: How regtech can turbocharge economic transformation

By combining advanced digital tools, data analytics and automation, regtech streamlines processes, alerts against violations, creates reassurance, and can enhance operations

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

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

Will they or won’t they? Talk of Saudi cutting oil prices for Asia

Spot premiums for Middle East crude fell last month as the Asia market was well supplied

Colm McLoughlin - Dubai Duty Free

Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pioneer, passes away at 81

McLoughlin’s impact on Dubai Duty Free spanned 41 years, where he steered its growth from modest beginnings to a business generating over $2bn.

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

Dubai, Abu Dhabi lead global talent entry rankings, reveals report image WAM

Dubai, Abu Dhabi lead global talent entry rankings, reveals report

As Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to lead in attracting global talent, their focus on innovation and sustainability positions them as vital players in an evolving economic landscape

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

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

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

Empowering women entrepreneurs: unlocking a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity

The road to business growth and sustainability for women entrepreneurs is often fraught with obstacles, writes the author

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

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

Sheikh Mohammed approves new master plan for Expo City

Sheikh Mohammed approves new master plan for Expo City Dubai

Building on its legacy as the site of the 2020 World Expo and COP28, the development will be a catalyst for Dubai’s progress in various fields

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