Economy - TRENDS MENA

UNCTAD’s Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno will lead the organization’s delegation to the fifth UN conference...
UNCTAD is calling for effective debt relief and international support to build stronger productive capacities.
Least developed countries are the most vulnerable economies in the world, accounting for only 1.3 percent of global GDP.
Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian authorities have detained 29 people, including 13 foreigners, accused of running an online cryptocurrency scam that defrauded...
The scheme promised large profits from crypto-currency mining and trading services, for fees charged at an attractive foreign exchange rate.
The network pocketed about US$620,000 at the expense of its victims in the country now battered by an economic crisis and rapid inflation.
Despite being the most educated demographic, women in the region have the lowest employment rates. it is crucial to incorporate...
Experts say that at this pace, it will take Middle East and North Africa region more than 142 years to bridge the gender gap.
While more companies are paying closer attention to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues persist in the GCC region.
At the moment just 36 percent of the 1.25 billion people in the world's 46 poorest countries can plug into...
The divide has been a key complaint at a UN summit in Doha, where UN chief Antonio Guterres told their leaders that "you are being left behind in the digital revolution".
The launch of thousands of Low-Earth Orbit satellites could bring speedy change and boost African hopes, tech experts promised at the Doha summit.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia ranked first globally on the Global Knowledge Index 2022 in the percentage of students enrolled...
The Index is issued by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation in collaboration with United Nations Development Program.
It provides reliable data to help countries and decision makers to understand and face the real transformations and challenges.
NEW DELHI, INDIA - UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Sultan Al...
Representatives from over 100 countries, including ministers, military commanders, captains of the Industry, participated in Raisina Dialogue 2023.
The UAE is keen on sharing knowledge, experience and success stories by participating in international conferences.
The deal described by many as historic is seen as key to conserving 30 percent of the world's land and...
Greenpeace's Laura Meller called it a historic day for conservation and a sign that in a divided world, protecting nature and people can triumph over geopolitics
The treaty will also oblige countries to conduct environmental impact assessments of proposed activities on the high seas
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Stating that the global reshuffling of economic gravity is providing an opportunity for the UAE, Dr. Thani...
Al Zeyoudi said the UAE achieved a remarkable 17 percent growth in trade figures, reaching a total of $630 billion
The minister affirmed his confidence in the UAE's ability to continue attracting investments and achieving strong trade growth in the coming year
In spite of divisions over the legislation, Iraq's customs department has given orders to begin enforcing a ban on alcohol...
The new legislation approved by parliament in 2016 only became law after its publication in the official gazette on February 20
It has drawn sharp criticism from rights activists and lawmakers representing Iraq's dwindling non-Muslim communities
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran has announced the discovery of a large deposit of lithium, a key component of batteries for electric...
This reserve is believed to hold "8.5 million tonnes" of lithium, according to a senior Iranian official.
This white metal is an essential component of rechargeable batteries used in cell phones and other electronic devices.