- As customers in the Middle East shun international restaurants, local businesses report they have benefited from the boycott.
Starbucks sales grew at their slowest pace in a year, and profits fell short of Wall Street estimates as a spending slowdown took its toll.
McDonald's shares declined for the second day after the company failed to achieve targeted sales for the first time since 2020 due to the war in the Middle East.
- Net profit came in at $21.4 bn, an increase of 4% over 2022.
Net profit came in at $21.4 billion, an increase of four percent over 2022, with the the energy giant proposing a 7.1 percent increase in its annual dividend
After adjusting for non-recurring items, net profit stood at $23.2 billion, a fall of 36 percent from 2022 when the company withdrew from Russia
- 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
- "(US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome) Powell's focus on verifying inflation's trajectory is in line with the central bank's dual mandate...
Bond market's selling pressure illustrates its role in reflecting economic realities, says Nigel Green
A 27 basis points surge in 10-year yields marks notable market movement since June 2022, he adds.
- GCC retail sector evolves dynamically, blending innovation with tradition to woo investment, says Khalifa Bin Braik of Majid Al Futtaim...
GCC retail sector evolves dynamically, blending innovation with tradition to woo investment, says Khalifa Bin Braik of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management.
Investing in the GCC retail market offers strategic benefits like a prime location, wealthy population, and luxury demand, bolstered by government support.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia drew 27 million foreign tourists in 2023 and has more than doubled its goal for...
"We have reached 100 million tourists this year, 77 million from home, 27 million from abroad, over 100 million," Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb said.
Saudi hopes 150 million tourists by 2030, up from an earlier goal of 100 million, with 70 million of those coming from abroad, up from an earlier goal of 30 million.
- TEHRAN, IRAN – The country has exported more than 6.7 million tons of agricultural and food products worth US$4.8 billion...
Of this amount, 4,944,481 tons worth $2,930,585,728 were dedicated to the export of agricultural products.
While 1,133,710 tons worth US$931,961,158 were dedicated to the export of food products.
- RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force Lieutenant-General Mazyad bin Suleiman Al-Amr has inspected...
The Royal Saudi Air Defense Force Commander saw various radars from the Almaz-Antey air defense concern.
The commander visited the stands of Russian defense industry companies and paid special attention to the air defense systems.





















