GCC central banks hold rates steady, following US Fed
The Central Bank of the UAE kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) steady at 5.40%, aligning...
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Nakheel, Meydan join Dubai Holding
The Board of Directors of both Nakheel and Meydan will be abolished.
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UAE allots US$200m to boost growth in low-income countries
Marrakech, Morocco-- The UAE has allotted $200 million to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) to expand concessional financing...
- The minister made the announcement during the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) gathering in Marrakech
- The allotment of money aligns with the UAE’s efforts to realize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal to eradicate poverty
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Kuwait Fund and Central American Bank sign MoU
Marrakesh, Morocco-- Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) have signed...
- The MoU between the two entities is designed to respond to humanitarian crises and natural disasters, and to exchange information
- The agreement was signed by KFAED's Director-General Waleed Al-Bahar and CABEI's Executive Vice President Jaime Palacios in Marrakech
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UAE economy robust, bolstered by tourism and real estate: OPEC
Vienna, Austria--The UAE’s economy remains robust, with constant contributions from the non-oil sector, especially from tourism, leisure, and real estate,...
- OPEC’s Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for October 2023 noted that the UAE tourism sector continued to rebound and exceeded the pre-pandemic level
- The report added that the government launched reforms to attract further investments, such as allowing 100% foreign ownership of onshore companies
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GCC keen to address economic problems: Albudaiwi
Marrakesh, Morocco-- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) attaches great importance to finding solutions to economic problems such as the eradication...
- He made the remarks while taking part in the annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF in the city of Marrakesh, Morocco
- The GCC chief underscored the collective responsibility in eliminating poverty by supporting developing and impoverished nations
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Red Sea Global launches Saudi’s first seaplane company
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations -...
- Fly Red Sea aims to transport guests to various resorts scattered among the islands of Red Sea Destination.
- These resorts include St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, Ritz Carlton Reserve, which would be inaugurated later in 2023
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Edge signs deal with Saha Istanbul
It will deepen cooperation between the UAE and Turkey.
- The event being held at the Ankara Congress Centre will also facilitate several introductory and exploratory meetings between Edge and Turkish companies
- Chairman of Edge said that the alliance with Saha Istanbul and its member firms will enable Edge to tap into Turkey's rich ecosystem and robust supply chain
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Activists term IMF, World Bank ‘worst scam of the century’
Activists from developing nations belonging to a group called People's Alternative Global Tribunal organized themselves in the Moroccan city as...
- They blamed both the institutions for pursuing an economic model that favours political and financial elites
- The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are holding their first annual meeting in Africa in half a century
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UAE and US aim to speed up cooperation in clean energy, technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and US have reviewed ways to accelerate cooperation in priority sectors such as clean energy,...
- The talks between the two countries coincide with a jump in non-oil trade between the two nations, which reached US$21.63 billion in the first half of 2023, a 37% rise
- Al Zeyoudi emphasized that the US, apart from being a UAE trade partner, remains a key ally in advancing socioeconomic progress through global economic cooperation
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IMF slashes its growth forecast for China and eurozone
Marrakech, Morocco-- The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro zone and said...
- The IMF left its forecast for global real GDP growth in 2023 unchanged at 3.0% but cut its 2024 forecast to 2.9% from its July forecast of 3.0%.
- Its research revealed a 10% rise in oil prices would dampen global output by about 0.2% in the following year and boost global inflation by about 0.4%
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Samsung profits plunge
The company expects Q3 profits to fall nearly 80% to US$1.8bn.
- The company said in a statement that its operating profits for the July-September period will fall 77.9 percent to $1.8 billion
- Led by Samsung, South Korean chipmakers have enjoyed record profits in recent years as prices for their products soared
GCC central banks hold rates steady, following US Fed
The Central Bank of the UAE kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) steady at 5.40%, aligning...
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Arab countries public expenditure climbs to US$957.5bn in 2022: AMF
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The total public expenditure of Arab countries combined jumped by 9.8% to $957.5 billion in 2022, compared to...
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Economic forum in Amman to enhance trade ties between Iraq, Jordan
AMMAN, JORDAN - The Iraqi Business Council, in collaboration with the Jordanian and Amman Chambers of Industry, is set to...
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UAE real GDP to grow 5.3 percent in 2024: S&P Global
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE's real GDP will grow 5.3 percent in 2024, compared to 3.4 percent in 2023, according...
- The ratings agency said the country's high oil production and support from non-oil sectors will drive economic growth in the UAE in 2024
- The agency affirmed that several banks in the UAE achieved record profits in 2023 due to strong credit growth in a rising interest rate climate
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Qatar and Egypt discuss ways to boost economic, trade ties
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar and Egypt are looking to boost trade and economic ties between the two countries, besides exploring ways...
- The Qatar Chamber first vice-chairman said Egypt offers abundant opportunities, which are attractive to Qatari investors
- The Egyptian official said that his country has brought in a host of reforms relating to investment for foreign investors
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ADNOC Drilling to expand fleet
The company aims to reach 142 operational rigs this year.
- The company's CEO said that it was looking to support ADNOC's 5 million-barrels-per-day-capacity target
- It has assembled one of the largest multi-disciplined fleets in the world, backed by the latest innovations