Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% in Dec mainly due to energy costs
The data supports comments by European Central Bank (ECB) chief Christine Lagarde, who has warned that Europe should remain on...Economy
Dubai Duty Free achieves all-time record sales of over US$2.16bn in 2023
DUBAI, UAE - The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the announcement of an...Business Economy Tourism
Qatar could make $20 billion from hosting soccer World Cup next year
The figure of $20 billion represented 11 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in 2019 The construction and...UAE GDP projected to grow by 2.4% in 2021, 3.8% in 2022
*Non-oil GDP to expand by about 4 percent in both years *Central Bank report finds TES Scheme helped distressed individuals,...UAE ninth most competitive country globally
The Emirates also ranked third among 64 countries for government efficiency Vice-President Al-Maktoum: 'We did not stand still during the...Saudi Arabia to auction mining licenses in 2022
World’s biggest oil exporter looks for foreign investments into a sector that has $1.3 trillion in untapped potential reserve value...AFD approves €83M loan to Egypt for electricity sector
Loan meant to fund Egypt's second phase of Electricity and Green Growth Support Program The program will advance the provision...Turkey leaves its interest rate unchanged at 19 percent for third month to support lira
The decision needed to support the country’s depreciating currency An annual inflation rate of 16.6 percent has contributed to a...Saudi economy to grow much faster: Goldman Sachs
Goldman raises Saudi growth forecast for GDP to 4.5% this year, compared to an earlier 2.5% Kingdom's overall economic activity...To give fillip to key sectors, UAE Central Bank doles out $12 billion in credit in 2020
The credit is intended to give a boost to sectors critical to the overall economy of the United Arab...Easing of restrictions triggers strong rebound in Middle East economies: ICAEW
ICAEW-commissioned report finds business confidence in the region has strengthened Higher oil revenues give Middle East governments more scope...PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East commits to creating 6000 jobs in 5 years
Creating an ESG Centre of Excellence in the region part of 'The New Equation' strategy Firm announces its commitment...