The Gulf economies face disruptions but embrace risk to grow, says Tadeu Baldani Caravieri, founder of Prototypes for Humanity, on...
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa unveiled on Monday new banknotes replacing those showing ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and his family, hoping...
Gulf economies are witnessing transformative growth and resilience with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading the way in global...Gulf economies are witnessing transformative growth and resilience with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading the way in global competitiveness, says a report.
The bloc's shift from oil, through huge investments in logistics infrastructure and a business-friendly environment, positions them as prime locations for foreign investment.
ABU DHABI, UAE- The aggregate capital and reserves of banks operating in the UAE increased 13.3 percent, reaching US$131 billion...The aggregate capital and reserves of UAE-based banks increased 12.3 percent or US$14.4 billion during the first 11 months of 2023
National banks accounted for 86.5 percent of the total capital and reserves of UAE-based banks logging $113 billion by end of November 2023
LONDON, UK – The price of natural gas in Europe fell again on Friday, taking it to its lowest in almost...Gas reserves, which are usually drawn down during winter for heating, are at 64.7 percent of storage capacity on average in the European Union.
Gas prices soared in 2022 and into 2023 as Russia's invasion of Ukraine made EU countries limit consumption and diversify their sources of supply.
Doha, Qatar--The Qatar Chamber (QC) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) discussed bilateral cooperation relations in the fields of labor,...The two sides look to enhance relations in the fields of labour, research, training, and ways to achieve the common interests
Al Mansori noted the chamber's preparedness to collaborate with the ILO, praising its significant role in labour-related matters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Governor of Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan on Thursday positioned Saudi Arabia as...Yasir Al-Rumayyan, speaking at the FII PRIORITY summit in Miami, highlighted the fund's focus on sectors like education, healthcare, artificial intelligence
By investing in technological advancements, the PIF aims to propel the Kingdom towards a more diversified and resilient future
Beijing, China--Major Chinese cities reported falling home prices in January with narrowing declines, official data showed on Friday. The National...According to the National Bureau of Statistics, 56 of 70 large and medium-sized cities saw month-on-month drops in new home prices
In Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, prices of new homes fell 0.3% in January with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points
- Dubai, UAE-- The economy of Dubai would grow around five percent this year, according to Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair,...
Al Ghurair said that the recent increase in interest rates would be reversed soon, leading to a decline in lending rates
He said high interest rates, reaching up to 5 or 6 percent, are still lower than in many countries, supporting businesses
- "The UAE's dedication to innovation and international partnerships as vital to enhancing its position on the global economic stage, bolstering...
UAE's economy expected to grow over 5.5% in 2024, says Damian Hitchen, CEO of Saxo Bank in the MENA region.
Its strategic location and diversification from oil to tourism, tech, and renewable energy spur economic growth.
Manama, Bahrain--Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the $93 million monthly issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed...The bills with a maturity of 182 days are issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain on behalf of Bahrain
The average price for the issue was 97.077%, with the lowest accepted price being 97.032%
- Addressing infrastructure and climate change is crucial for Africa's development, British Robinson, the Coordinator of the Prosper Africa Initiative, tell...
Addressing infrastructure and climate change is crucial for Africa's development, British Robinson, the Coordinator of the Prosper Africa Initiative, tell TRENDS in an interview.
Prosper Africa is a national security initiative aimed at providing supportive and positive assistance to the continent, ensuring its efforts are beneficial and not exploitative.
