US and Iran agree to ‘immediate’ end to military operations, will sign MoU in Switzerland
The content of the agreement, which follows weeks of fraught negotiations and periodic threats from Trump of fresh hostilities unless...
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Middle East conflict slows global growth outlook, World Bank says
Most economies saw forecasts downgraded as rising energy costs, inflation and borrowing expenses create fresh challenges for growth and development...
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First-ever Dubai-Palestine business meet focuses on startups
Dubai, UAE - A delegation of Palestinian business executives including 21 start-up representatives visited Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. It...
- The event included demonstration of key steps to set up a digital-first business in Dubai, and trade opportunities with Dubai companies.
- Participants at the event included Hashim Shawa, Chairman of Bank of Palestine Group, and; Linda Tarzi, Board Member at Bank of Palestine Group.
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Saudi Arabia to boost maritime cooperation with South Korea, Qatar
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A delegation of Saudi Arabia discussed steps to enhance cooperation in maritime transport and ports with...
- Saudi Arabia and South Korea inked a deal to promote mutual recognition of the certificate of competency of seafarers from both countries.
- The agreement is likely to streamline the seafarers' business process flows between Saudi Arabia and Korea.
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Global tourism industry is on track to reach pre-pandemic levels
MADRID, SPAIN - The World Tourism Barometer published its second report of the year, which showed that international tourism is...
- During Q1 2023, twice as many people traveled internationally than in the same period of 2022, with 235 million estimated tourists.
- The report revealed that international arrivals have reached 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023.
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Abu Dhabi GDP grew by 9.3 percent in 2022, says SCAD in estimates report
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Statistics Center - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates report...
- Abu Dhabi's impressive growth across its diverse sectors during 2022 is attributed to its robust economic framework.
- As per the estimates, in Q4 2022, Abu Dhabi achieved real GDP growth of 5.9 percent worth US$75 billion.
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Natural capital, conservation should be priority for private sector in region
DUBAI, UAE - The private sector and financial institutions in the Middle East should enhance reporting by including information about how...
- The report indicates that almost half of the Middle East's GDP is either highly or moderately dependent on the environment.
- Middle East faces a number of environmental challenges specific to the region, including scarce water resources and desertification.
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Saudi EXIM Bank signs MoU with Credit Oman to boost bilateral exports
Copenhagen, Denmark -- The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) participated as a sponsor of the TXF Global 2025 conference held...
- Saudi EXIM participated as a sponsor of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from June 10 to 12.
- Saudi EXIM Bank is a reliable partner in the global trade ecosystem, said CEO Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz AlKhalb.
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Saudi, Egypt, UAE drive strategic moves across sectors and borders
Saudi Arabia records the lowest Hajj attendance in three decades—outside the pandemic years—triggered by tighter visa restrictions; Special Envoy Zhai...
- Saudi Arabia marked World Environment Day 2025. The Kingdom hosted global leaders to spotlight land restoration and desertification.
- The UAE’s EDGE Group landed a $2.45 billion deal with Kuwait to supply offshore patrol vessels.
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Chief Economists warn global growth under strain from trade policy shocks and AI disruption
The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel...
- The report reveals that 79% of surveyed economists view the current geoeconomic developments as signs of a significant structural shift for economy than a temporary disruption
- Nearly all the chief economists (97%) place trade policy among the areas of highest uncertainty, followed by monetary policy (49%) and fiscal policy (35%)