Israel-Gaza conflict creates global economic ripples
As Israel grapples with the surprise Hamas action and global community gauges economic ramifications, the future of Israel's relations with...
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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...
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By Gareth Smyth When Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri took to Saudi television in November to resign and accuse the...
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‘UAE’s new labor law is a game-changer’
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New trends drive Arab automotive growth
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Protests, pension, pandemic mark Macron presidency
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BNPL gains currency in the UAE
It also seems to be extremely helpful for customers who want to pay for a purchase in installments or make...
- BNPL payments in the UAE are expected to grow 89.4% on an annual basis to reach $1.82 billion in 2022
- BNPL is not just for Gen Y and millennials; it is expected to see adoption by elderly individuals as well
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GCC luxury market grows despite supply chain woes
The GCC personal luxury market will continue to be on a ‘strong growth trajectory,’ Chalhoub Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)...
- High-end jewelry is expected to continue to record strong growth in the region
- Meanwhile, online shopping has doubled in the Middle East in the last two years
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Europe energy market: Will Qatar replace Russia?
The United States has asked Qatar to supply gas to Europe if Russian supplies were disrupted due to Moscow's military...
- Qatar gas exports account for about 106 billion cubic meters, with 80 percent going to Asia and 20 percent to Europe
- Qatar could cover around 13 percent of Russian gas imports to the European Union and the United Kingdom