INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Economy

BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

It sold 2.26m EVs vs Tesla's 1.22 by Sept end.

Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.9 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), flash estimates of GDP for Q2 2025, released today by the General Authority for Statistics...
  • Qatar urges separating politics from the oil and gas trade

    Qatar energy minister also called on governments and multilateral institutions to condemn sabotage and military attacks on energy infrastructure or electricity networks.
  • UAE-UK partnership may unlock potential of clean hydrogen, boost economy, create 200,000 new jobs

    The latest WGEO study is part of "our efforts to support the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100 percent of the energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050", adds Chairman Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.
  • UAE-Egypt trade touches $67 billion in the last 22 years

    The economic ties between the UAE and Egypt were strengthened this year by the signing of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth, crowning a more than fifty-year long trade relationship between the two nations that has grown to $67 billion in the last twenty-two years.
  • ADCB Q3 net profit at US$432m

    The diversification of revenue streams boosted the bank's profitability.
  • Oman’s CPI inflation rate rises 2.4 percent in September

    MUSCAT, OMAN - The inflation rate of Consumer Price Index in Oman reached 2.4 percent during September 2022. A monthly consumer price survey report by National Center for Statistics and Information said this. The report noted prices of education group increased by 5.1 percent, while prices of health group and...
  • Most markets up but China fear casts shadow

    Most markets rose on hopes the Federal Reserve would soon slow its pace of interest rate hikes, though the mood was darkened over China after President Xi Jinping tightened his grip on power. The yen weakened against the dollar after a short rally after speculation Japanese authorities had stepped into...
  • Credit Suisse to pay $234m fine

    Bank to pay fine on money laundering, tax fraud charges.
  • Moroccans protest against cost of living crisis

    The protest was organized by the country's main trade union, the UNTM, which is close to the Justice and Development Party (PJD). The PJD was routed in legislative elections in September 2021, when the liberal RNI party -- led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch -- performed well.
  • Eurozone downturn deepens as Germany heads for recession

    Economic activity in the eurozone plummeted further in October and Germany, the EU's top economy, looks headed for a recession, a closely watched survey showed Monday.
  • Qatar market braces for football World Cup boom

    Crowds are already growing as a World Cup buzz mounts. Fan zone attractions and temporary stores are being set up around Nama's camel enclosure and the hundreds of small stores selling incense, spices, carpets, gold and even falcons and other birds and animals. Press reports said stores will be allowed...
  • Boris Johnson drops out of race for UK PM

    Declaring an end to his bid for the UK top job, former UK PM Boris Johnson said that he had reached the decision reluctantly after recognizing he would not be able to lead "a united party in parliament." He had cut short a Caribbean holiday to return to Britain to...
  • Private sector plays key role in FIFA Cup projects

    There is a need for concerted efforts by citizens and residents to make this global event a success, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim said in an interview to a local Qatari newspaper, adding that the World Cup Qatar 2022 will leave a unique imprint in the history of the FIFA World...
  • UAE Minister highlights youth’s role in sustainable food systems

    DUBAI, UAE - UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the World Food Forum where she spoke about the country's efforts to enhance youth engagement in strengthening food security through innovation and entrepreneurship. The Forum from October 17 to 21 at the headquarters...
  • DIEZ cooperates with DP World to support career initiative Tumoohi

    Dubai, UAE---Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) will collaborate with DP World to support the Tumoohi Initiative, a training program designed to boost the careers of Emiratis by helping them develop skills needed for the highly competitive job market. By providing unique training programs and hands-on workplace experience at a...
  • Saudi Crown Prince launches program to make KSA investment hub

    Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced the launch of the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative. GSCRI aims to make Saudi Arabia a location of choice for leading global industrial companies looking to improve business...
  • Jordan to host 2022 OSCE Mediterranean Conference

    AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan will Monday host the 2022 Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mediterranean Conference, organized by North Macedonia, Chair of 2022 Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation Group and the OSCE Secretariat/External Co-operation Section. The two-day meeting in the Dead Sea region will bring together representatives from...
  • Xi secures historic third term as China’s leader

    Sunday's announcements came after a week-long Congress of 2,300 hand-picked party delegates during which they endorsed Xi's "core position" in the leadership and approved a sweeping reshuffle that saw Li and other former Xi rivals relegated.
  • Growing ‘Davos in the Desert’ a sign of Saudi clout

    The Future Investment Initiative (FII) was launched in 2017 as an economic coming-out party for the world's largest crude exporter, which is trying to diversify away from oil.
  • UK’s Johnson, Sunak meet amid race for Tory leadership

    Weeks after leaving office, former prime minister Boris Johnson, who returned from a Caribbean holiday, aimed to launch an audacious political comeback. Johnson met with Rishi Sunak to discuss the race, as the feuding pair who once headed Britain's government were poised to battle for the leadership of their fractured...
  • GCC unveils Center for Disease Prevention and Control

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—The GCC has unveiled the Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control in Riyadh to enable the prevention of diseases, mitigate public health emergencies, and promote healthy communities across the Gulf. The GCC health ministers and GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf were present at the event. The ministers...
  • Visits, talks boost GCC-Asia trade ties

    Traditionally, GCC trade was focused on the West. However, now it is moving to the East. This eastward shift is not too surprising given the continuing travails of many developed Western economies. With the sluggish recovery from the financial crisis in the EU and the US, Gulf economies have had...
  • ‘Exhibitions important platform to market Jordanian products’

    At least 11 Jordanian food processing companies took part in the SIAL Paris 2022 trade show, the Jordan Exporters Association (JEA) said.
  • Shamma bint Sultan calls for collaboration on climate change

    Executive Director of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan highlighted the rapid escalation of the climate crisis in recent years, and UAE’s efforts to mitigate the effects through its Net Zero strategy.
  • ADX records 16.9% surge in FADX 15 during first three quarters of 2022

    The traded values (short and long trades) on the exchange reached $177 billion compared with $134 billion during the same period last year.
  • Saudi energy minister holds talks with counterparts in India

    Prince Abdulaziz is also the Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Economy and Investment in the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council.
  • Spain says new gas pipeline may take 7 years to build

    A planned underwater energy pipeline linking Barcelona in Spain and Marseille in France could take up to seven years to build, Spain's energy minister said.
  • Reliance Q2 net profit at $1.65bn

    RIL's core oil-refining business hit overall profits.
  • Credit Suisse sells 8.6% stake in Allfunds

    Bank raised US$325m from its stake sale of Spanish firm.
  • Dlala Holding to resume trading

    The authorized capital of the company is US$78 million.
  • Thousands join Hungary teacher rebellion over ‘humiliating’ pay

    With supermarket cashiers paid more than most teachers, thousands have joined the protests since the beginning of September, with human chains formed around schools across the country. Another mass protest is planned for Sunday.
  • Pound sinks against dollar on UK political uncertainty

    The British pound sank against the dollar on political uncertainty after the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, while weak economic data added to the turmoil. The dollar strengthened also on expectations that the US Federal Reserve would press ahead with its program of bumper interest rate hikes to...
  • UAE-UK Business Council to promote trade, investment

    The UAE-UK Business Council hosted its 20th Plenary Meeting in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and Lord Udny-Lister.
  • Shortest-serving PM in history leaves scars on the economy

    The crisis-hit PM, elected Conservative leader just six weeks ago on a tax-slashing platform, announced her resignation Thursday. Her budget, peppered with tax cuts and delivered last month, sought to boost growth in Britain's recession-threatened economy and freeze energy prices to ease a cost of living crisis. However, the costly...
  • EU agrees ‘roadmap’ to contain energy prices

    The summit agreement set out a "solid roadmap to keep on working on the topic of energy prices", European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told a media conference. The published text calls on the European Commission and EU countries in the coming weeks to find ways to shield consumers from...
  • Nokia Q3 profit at $419m

    The Finnish company reports net sales of $6billion.
  • Ericsson Q3 profit at $480m

    Firm is making 'pricing adjustments' as inflation soars.
  • Dubai to host 3 healthcare events next week

    The United Arab Emirates is set to host three healthcare events next week in Dubai where over 4,000 healthcare professionals and participants are expected to attend.
  • Turkey’s central bank reduces policy rate for third month

    The decision comes right after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the central bank would keep cutting rates every month for "as long as I am in power".
  • Aramco launches Taleed program to accelerate SMEs growth in Saudi

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Aramco said on Thursday it has launched Taleed program to accelerate the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia, boost their contribution to economic development and support job creation. In a statement, Aramco said the program targets sustainable SME growth across multiple sectors through a...
  • High investments in H1 2022 for DEWA transmission substations

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded substantial growth of 22 percent in investments allocated to transmission substations during the first half of 2022, compared to the same period last year.
  • Asia, Middle East up diesel exports to Europe in October

    According to ship tracking data from Refinitiv, about 289,000 tonnes of gasoil will be loaded from South Korea and China to northwest Europe.
  • Crypto scams give law enforcement agencies tough time

    US federal agencies have often concentrated on headline-grabbing suspects like Heather Morgan, an amateur rapper nicknamed "Razzlekhan" who was charged with money laundering in February, and more recently reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who was fined this month for illegally promoting a cryptocurrency.
  • DEWA shares drop 2.8%

    The decline came amid reports of economic slowdown.
  • IEA says fossil fuel CO2 emissions rise marginally in 2022

    The International Energy Agency has said that global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion will grow just one percent this year despite concerns that the energy crisis could lead countries to slow their transition to renewables. The IEA predicted CO2 emissions would stand at 33.8 billion tonnes in 2022.
  • Tunisian bakers strike over unpaid subsidies

    Subsidies on basic goods are a highly sensitive political issue in Tunisia, where a public finance crisis has caused repeated shortages of subsidised flour, sugar and other basic goods in recent months. The North African country is years into a grinding economic downturn exacerbated by inflation that hit nine percent...
  • Saudi crown prince unveils National Industrial Strategy

    The strategy aims to diversify the kingdom's economy and increase GDP and non-oil exports by promoting industry and attracting investment.
  • Biden to release 15m barrels from US oil reserves: official

    The decision to make the biggest-ever dip into the emergency oil reserves -- usually kept for responding to situations such as hurricane-related shutdowns at oil refineries -- was Biden's gambit to calm energy markets and shield the world's biggest economy from Ukraine war shocks.
  • ‘Close the windows’: Lebanon power plant sparks cancer fears

    Thick black smoke sometimes billows from its red-and-white chimneys, leaving a grey haze in the air above the Zouk Mikael industrial district where the toxins remain trapped by a nearby mountain chain. Zeina, aged 40, says she lost her younger sister and a cousin to pulmonary fibrosis and that two...
  • Qatar’s glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive

    The palm tree-styled street lamps and neon office blocks that line the highway from the expanded international airport to central Doha will be an instant sign to the million-plus incoming fans that the first World Cup in an Arab nation is going to be a glitzy affair. But with Qatar's...
  • UAE gross banks’ assets up 0.9% to over $1tn by Aug end

    The Money Supply aggregate M2 increased by 1.4 percent from $437 billion at July end to $443 billion at the end of August.