Aramco net income $28bn
Capital investment during Q3 2025 $12.9bn on investments in energy projects.
Business
Dubai real estate sets all-time record in 2024
Dubai’s real estate market has had a record-breaking year, with new milestones being set throughout 2024, culminated in an all-time...
YEARBOOK 2023
Major 2022 events that shaped world economies
TRENDS looks back at the events that grabbed attention worldwide. From Russia-Ukraine war to Saudi summits to Argentina's marvelous World-cup...
- The year 2022 is over. Yet 2023 offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the previous year with hope and optimism
- TRENDS looks back at the events that grabbed attention worldwide. From Russia-Ukraine war to Saudi summits to Argentina's marvelous World-cup victory, 2022 had seen it all
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Saudi-China relations warm up with strategic deals
A recently reached Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement has further enhanced the historical friendly relations between Saudi Arabia and China.
- A recently reached Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement has further enhanced the historical friendly relations between Saudi Arabia and China.
- The two sides had recently signed several agreements and MoUs to enhance bilateral ties to serve the interests of the two countries and their people.
YEARBOOK 2023
Qatar’s economy remains strong despite global crises
The year 2022 was crowned with excellent ratings for the Qatari economy, as the S&P's credit rating agency raised the...
- Powerful ratings, despite the fluctuations and crises witnessed by the global economy in recent years, the solidity of the Qatari economy has been confirmed by rating agencies
- Despite global crises, the Qatari economy recorded strong performance rates on most macroeconomic indicators, and looks forward to consolidate its leadership this year
YEARBOOK 2023
World welcomes New Year with fervor and festivities
The Middle East region welcomed 2023 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa as revelers rang in the New Year without being...
- The Middle East region welcomed 2023 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa as revelers rang in the New Year without being subjected to Covid-related curbs for first time since pandemic
- The turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict is finally over
YEARBOOK 2023
Inflation, uncertainty rule as 2022 comes to an end
The country profiles -- arranged in alphabetical order -- summarize recent data, presenting statistical narratives of a country that include...
- As the new year is set to begin, TRENDS wishes all its readers a very happy and prosperous New Year.
- We also consider it crucial to review and document the profiles of the important countries in the region and across the world.
Interview
‘OPEC+ predictions more accurate as it focuses on market fundamentals and stays away from politics’
In all economic spheres from financial to commodities, credibility is a key ingredient to building the trust and confidence that...
- Playing politics with statistics and forecasting and not maintaining objectivity tend to backfire and result in loss of credibility, says Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz
- OPEC+ has maintained its demand figures for 2021 while some others have grossly and consistently underestimated historical and current demand resulting in discrepancies
Economy
‘Rental Disputes Center provides 9 years of stability in real estate sector’
DUBAI, UAE - The Rental Disputes Center (RDC), the judicial arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), was launched to achieve...
- RDC resolved cases by concluding reconciliation agreements amounting to 10,179 cases that were resolved amicably.
- The average duration of execution of rental judgments and decisions for 2022 is four days, the RDC director says.
Geostrategy
UAE reaffirms commitment to uphold multilateral system; urges UN to expand response to terrorism
"Reform will not be easy; a serious results-oriented process will require us to make deep concessions and agree to difficult...
- While urging UNSC to expand its attention to the geographical scope of terrorist activities, the UAE reiterates itss intention to support the Delhi Declaration
- UAE minister calls on all countries to address the root causes of extremism by spreading awareness of and respect for the principle of tolerance.
Economy
FIFA Cup helps Qatar, Egypt warm up bilateral ties
The two countries explore areas of joint cooperation to strengthen political, economic, investment and trade relations.
- The two countries explore areas of joint cooperation to strengthen political, economic, investment and trade relations
- Both seek to boost coordination of parliamentary positions between the two councils in regional and international forums
Economy
With growing trade, energy ties, Germany and UAE look forward to hydrogen future, says envoy
“The UAE is Germany's most important trading partner in the region, with German exports to the UAE totalling US$8.4 billion...
- Beside growing trade, cooperation in decarbonization to tackle climate change opens an opportunity for Germany and the UAE to look forward to a hydrogen future, says German envoy
- The UAE is Germany's most important trading partner in the region, with German exports to the UAE totalling US$8.4bn in 2021, says German Ambassador to the UAE Alexander Schönfelde
Aramco net income $28bn
Capital investment during Q3 2025 $12.9bn on investments in energy projects.
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has vowed to ramp up efforts in investigating war crimes in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting...
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$656 million committed to Loss & Damage Fund so far
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Act now as climate crisis has reached critical point
"Renewable energy is key to our planet's future. It's time to phase out fossil fuels and embrace sustainable solutions. The...
- Earth's vital signs are failing with record emissions and extreme weather events, signaling a climate emergency.
- UN makes an urgent call for global leaders to prevent a planetary catastrophe by meeting Paris Agreement goals.
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COP28 offers a chance to rethink, reboot and refocus
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Water stress levels vary in Arab countries
Some countries face more intense competition for water resources, leading to potentially severe environmental impacts. The contrast underscores the diverse...
- The region needs to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies to mitigate the growing water scarcity and its potential impacts.
- The high stress levels in GCC, in particular, highlight an urgent need for these nations to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies.