- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upwards its forecast for Saudi Arabia's economic growth to 6 percent in 2025, an increase from the earlier prediction of 5.5 percent. This adjustment from earlier estimates reflects the impact of extended oil production cuts and a slower-than-expected rebound...
Sukuks cast their spell beyond GCC markets
The total green sukuk market is worth more than US$15 billion, according to Refitiniv, with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) being the first in the market with a US$ 2.5 bn offering. However, figures show that Sustainability and green-themed Sukuk were rising in 2021, mainly since large entities are investing...Dubai Maritime City launches $38m infrastructure project
Dubai Maritime City (DMC), DP World’s purpose-built maritime hub, announced the launch of a major project worth AED140 million ($38.1 million) to develop its infrastructure.Aramco discovers four natural gas fields in Saudi Arabia
The exploration of natural gas will further enhance Saudi's status as the premium exporter of energy sources.Tunisia allots $10.4m to ‘social and solidarity economy’
Tunisia has devoted a budget of 30 MD ($10.4m) to the social and solidarity economy for the next three years.World Bank to support Iraq higher education with $5m
The World Bank (WB) announced that it would support the higher education sector in Iraq with an amount of $5 million.UAE non-oil foreign trade grows by 27 percent in 2021 to $517 billion
The government said the non-oil foreign trade figures of all emirates also witnessed growth individually in varying levels. The growth was consistent across all areas, including exports, imports and re-exports.Forward-looking UAE museum looks into the future
The Museum of the Future along Dubai's main highway has been touted as the 'world's most beautiful building'.Meta and UAE’s initiative for SBMs launch ‘Boost with Facebook’ program
Meta and The Entrepreneurial Nation program have launched ‘Boost with Facebook’ program in the Emirates that is aimed at attracting and supporting startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the country. The Entrepreneurial Nation, a project by the Ministry of Economy, aims to offer support through a series of...Saudi Arabia has stable food stocks, says agriculture minister
Saudi Arabia has taken steps to maintain the stability of domestic supply in accordance with the food security strategy.Sanctions seek to cripple Russian economy as Ukraine invasion continues
The sanctions came as the Russian military stepped up its bloody, multi-pronged assault against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.Saudi Arabia and UAE drive real estate growth in the region
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are driving the real estate market in the Middle East region with the backing of government and evolving market dynamics.Job creation in Oman posts 129% jump in 2021
In 2021, total revenues of the Ministry of Labor stood at RO 232.9 million ($605million) generated from fees of licenses and employment contracts, finesUAE eases Covid-19 protocols for citizens and travelers
The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority relaxed the rules in coordination with its main partners.African Nations forced to spend on climate adaptation: Study
The findings, published by the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa, focus on the costs of warding off climate impacts.Sanctions bore in on Russia over Ukraine invasion
On Friday, US President Joe Biden extended his country's measures against Russia to include sanctions on President Vladimir Putin and his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, including a travel ban for the two statesmen. Biden was the first world leader to announce sanctions, hours after Putin declared a "military operation" into...Global stocks rebound, oil slips as traders weigh Russia sanctions
In Europe, the three main indices all closed more than three percent higher, recovering most if not all of the previous day's losses, as Western nations held off from imposing sanctions that would cripple critical sales of Russian oil and gas.Dubai Maritime City launches $38 million infrastructure project
DP World’s purpose-built maritime hub, Dubai Maritime City (DMC), has launched an infrastructure project at a cost of AED140 million ($38 million). An official statement said the project is part of “ongoing efforts to boost Dubai’s economy and enhance the efficiency of the logistics sector”. The infrastructure project includes developing...Egypt sets up $50m venture capital fund for startups
The World Bank and MSMEDA is eager to review and develop the needs of startups.Ras Al Khaimah provided $1.9m package to local businesses during pandemic
The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK-DED) offered AED 7 million ($1.9 million) in economic stimulus package to business sectors in the Emirates. Local media reports said the package was provided to support the local economy and ensure business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic. RAK-DED said the package...SWIFT: The Russia sanctions threat for Ukraine invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on world powers on Thursday to cut Russia off from SWIFT, after Russian forces invaded his country on Wednesday.UAE aims to increase economy to more than $800bn by 2030
This goal requires adopting new economic diversification strategies, in addition to supporting new economic sectors, said Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri.US Fed official sees big hike at March meeting, warns of Ukraine impact
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to drive up global commodity prices and disrupt the US recovery at a time of high inflationNorth Africa-Europe migrant deaths at sea up 155%: UN
The surge in deaths came alongside evidence of both increased arrivals in at least one key destination and rising interceptions.New US sanctions hit Russian banks, elites; spare energy
Washington said the penalties will be severe, and will have lasting impact on Russia's economy.IMF, World Bank warn of global impacts as Russia invades Ukraine
The World Bank and IMF warned on Thursday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine would have repercussions for the global economic recovery.New South Wales displays agri-food innovations at Expo 2020
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) displayed its agri-food innovation and manufacturing capabilities to strengthen further its ties with the UAE at a dinner event held at the Australia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The event was led by Vish Padmanabhan, NSW Senior Trade Commissioner to India and...With Spanish funds, Lebanon plans to revive railway out of service since ’70s
Lebanon's transport minister has said that Spain will finance a plan to revive the railway network that has been out of service since the start of the 1975-1990 civil war. A deal for a "comprehensive master plan for the 407 kilometer-long (252 miles) railway" is expected next month, Public Works...Russia-Ukraine conflict: GCC can fill the energy gap
The Arab oil and gas producers are likely to close the gap that could arise from the disruption of oil flows from Russia, according to the Institute of International Finance.Saudi Arabia overall export rose 62.6% y-o-y in December
GASTAT data said the value of exports amounted to SAR106.3 billion ($28.35 billion) in December 2021.Russian central bank to intervene as ruble, Moscow exchange plummet
The ruble-dominated Moex index opened down 13.97 percent, while the dollar-dominated RTS was down 20.16 percent.IMF official urges ‘deep reforms’ to Tunisian economy
Tunisia's debts have soared to nearly 100 percent of Gross Domestic Product.Lebanon turns to public libraries for entertainment as crisis drains joy
Weekly storytelling events are one of the last affordable pleasures in Lebanon, where a crashing local currency has rendered books something of a luxury.QDB inks deal with QSC
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) will support Qatari entrepreneurs and innovators, small and medium-sized companies, to help diversify the country's economy.Workers go on strike in Turkey as inflation sinks lira deeper
Soaring inflation in Turkey has propelled a wave of strikes unlike any the country has seen since the 1970s, as workers demand more money to counter the shrinking value of their pay.Palestine exports rose 23% y-o-y in December
The rise in exports was 7 percent when compared to November of the same year.QAIA saw passenger traffic grow 161% in January
Passenger and aircraft movement and air cargo traffic at QAIA remained far lower than pre-pandemic levels.Aramco is targeting investment in China : CEO Amin Nasser
Saudi Aramco is interested in investing in China, its President and CEO Amin H Nasser, said. He asserted that Aramco has a huge interest in investing in the economic powerhouse. The CEO was speaking at the International Petroleum Technology Conference 2022 in Riyadh. “Definitely, we are looking for more investment...UAE trades $22.8 bn worth of rough diamonds in 2021, hits top spot globally
UAE reached the top spot globally as a rough diamond hub, trading over $22.8 billion worth of rough diamonds in 2021. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, announced this at the Dubai Diamond Conference, local media reported. The conference was held at Dubai Multi Commodities Center...4% growth in new companies registered in Ajman Free Zone in 2021
The record shows 1,792 newly registered companies in the zone, testifying to the increased investor confidence in the services provided by the emirates.Financial corruption hinders Gulf economic model
Beside Covid-19 pandemic, many countries in the region face war and conflicts. A robust economic system necessitates an effective strategy to combat corruption. If GCC countries wishes to be prosperous, there must be systems in place to fight corruption and ensure that the integrity of the state is maintained.Fed official says March rate hike will depend on data
"I support raising the federal funds rate at our next meeting in March," governor Michelle Bowman said.Aramco stock rises 4%
Recently, a 4% stake of the oil giant had been transferred to PIF in an $80bn deal.Bahrain lays foundation stone for United States Trade Zone
The ceremony among others was attended by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani and US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Steven C. Bondy.Jordan was subjected to 897 cyberattacks in 2021: Minister
The attacks reportedly focused on sovereign institutions, financial and economic targets, and even individuals.Lebanon electricity supply may rise to 8-10 hours a day soon
Gas from Egypt and Jordanian electricity is expected to help Lebanon restore electricity supply to 8-10 hours a day soon.Israel’s economy minister visits Morocco to cement trade ties
The minister is visiting Rabat, economic capital Casablanca, and tourist hub Marrakesh as well.Israel to admit unjabbed tourists as Covid cases fall
On Thursday Bennett cited a decline in infections when he announced an end to the green pass.‘Swissleaks’ investigation targets Credit Suisse bank
A cross-border media investigation broke Sunday claiming that Switzerland's second-largest bank had held tens of billions of dollars of ill-gotten funds.Covid-19 shakes up GCC’s in-demand job profiles
Now, the fastest-growing job profiles in the GCC include a mix of both pandemic-resultant and non-pandemic-resultant positions.Jordan apprises US delegation of trade opportunities in kingdom
A workshop held by the JCC and working meetings with a number of ministers and representatives of official entities, universities and private sector institutions explained about the opportunities.

















































