Early signals hint that Web Summit Qatar 2026 will be its biggest edition yet, with participation expected to outpace the...
The United States signed an agreement on the supply chains with key Asia-Pacific allies concerned about China's growing clout --...
The OECD raised its 2024 world economic growth forecast Monday but warned that the Middle East conflict posed a risk,...The OECD now expects a 2.9 percent expansion, up from 2.7 percent in its previous forecast in November, as it sharply lifted the outlook for the US
While inflation is falling in major economies, "it is too soon to be sure that underlying price pressures are fully contained", the OECD added
DOHA, QATAR - Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed...The QFZ chairman held a meeting with a delegation led by First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari.
The delegation paid a field tour to the Ras Bufontas Free Zone to explore the investment benefits and business opportunities within the free zones.
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey's annual inflation rate stayed stable in January at nearly 65 percent, but month-on-month consumer price increases jumped...The year-on-year inflation rate moved to 64.86 percent -- up a notch from 64.77 percent in December, the TUIK statistics agency reported
The monthly inflation rate in January climbed to 6.7 percent, from 2.9 percent in December, following a 49-percent rise in the minimum wage in January
Five listings, mainly in the energy and logistics sectors, contributed 58 percent towards the total IPO proceeds raised, said the...During Q4 2023, 19 IPOs raised US$4.9bn in proceeds. ADES Holding Company raise the most funds and contributed 25% to the overall IPO in Q4.
Saudi Arabia dominated IPO activity in the region with 14 of the 19 listings in Q4 2023. ADES was the biggest with US$1.2bn in proceeds.
DUBAI, UAE - The total M&A market dropped 15 percent, to US$3.2 trillion, the lowest level in a decade, as...Many of the assets that did not come to market last year will fuel active dealmaking in 2024.
The collapse of technology M&A has been the biggest drag on strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held a virtual meeting with ministers from...The GCC secretary-general said that food security in the GCC countries receives great attention from the leaders of the GCC countries
He lay stress on involving all sectors of Gulf society, including the government, private sector, and civil society, to tailor the strategy
- In the Gulf countries, a transformative journey toward healthy aging is underway, fueled by technological advancements and government initiatives, says...
In the Gulf countries, a transformative journey toward healthy aging is underway, fueled by technological advancements and government initiatives, says an expert.
With the UAE leading in longevity research and AI revolutionizing healthcare, the region is on a promising path to ensure longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lifespans.
- DOHA, QATAR - The total number of inbound visitors to the country reached about 519 thousand in December 2023, recording...
Qatar Monthly Statistics bulletin said the highest number of visitors was from the Gulf Cooperation Counci at 33 percent.
According to the bulletin, the total number of registered new vehicles in December 2023 has reached 3,390 new vehicles.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has revised the regulations of its Privatization Law, setting the minimum limit for a...The amendments consist of 169 articles covering principles of privatization, minimum project values, and criteria for applying the system to privatization projects
Saudi Arabia initiated the privatization program in 2018 to boost the national economy, enhance the private sector's role, and allocate government assets efficiently
Vienna, Austria - The OPEC Fund for International Development allocated US$1.7 billion across 55 projects globally in 2023, providing funding...The largest share in last year’s lending program was dedicated to policy-based-lending (31 percent).
The transport and storage sector received the major share of OPEC Fund’s support (14 percent)
