Global economy under pressure could slow to 2.3 percent: UNCTAD
UNCTAD report '"Trade and Development Foresights 2025 – Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic prospects” cited mounting threats including trade policy shocks, financial volatility and a surge in uncertainty that risk derailing the global outlook.
Deutsche Bank profit down
Its net profit for the third quarter dropped to US$1.09bn.UAE-Zimbabwe trade touches US$2bn, poised to expand more
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Trade between the UAE and Zimbabwe touched $2 billion last year as the bilateral relations between the two countries have strengthened in recent years.According to Lovemore Mazemo, ambassador of Zimbabwe to the UAE, the trade relations between the two countries are poised to grow further. The UAE...NMDC posts bumper profits
Its revenues for the first nine months stood at US$3bn.Palms Sports posts Q3 profit
Its revenues rose 77% to US$92m in the same period.World must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040: IEA
Paris, France-- Achieving all national climate and energy goals will require adding or replacing 80 million kilometres of power lines by 2040 – an amount equal to the entire existing global grid – according to the International Energy Agency.Major changes to how grids operate and are regulated are also essential,...China economy growth slowed in third-quarter but beat forecasts
Last year, the economy grew three percent, far from the official target of 5.5 percent, and one of the slowest rates in four decades. But Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, warned that China continued to face significant economic risks. "China's high levels of corporate and local government debt,...GCC states post 7.3 percent GDP growth in 2022: Albudaiwi
Marrakech, Morocco-- In spite of economic disruptions, policymakers in the GCC countries have successfully alleviated the economic ramifications of the challenges they have faced, according to Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).He added that the GCC nations experienced substantial growth in their gross domestic product...Dubai’s economy grows 3.2 percent in H1 2023
DUBAI, UAE – The Emirate's economy grew 3.2 percent in H1 2023 to reach US$60.9 billion (AED223.8 billion). The performance was driven by a 3.6 percent growth in real GDP in Q2 2023.Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum hailed the strong performance of the...UAE allots US$200m to boost growth in low-income countries
Marrakech, Morocco-- The UAE has allotted $200 million to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) to expand concessional financing for low-income countries. This aligns with the UAE’s unwavering efforts to realize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) – no poverty – alongside other challenges that the...Saudi business sector’s operating revenues at US$1.36trn in 2022, says GASTAT
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The business sector in the Kingdom reported a 24 percent rise year-on-year (YoY) in operating revenues to US$1.35 trillion (SAR 5.07 trillion) in 2022.Operating revenues are the cash revenues generated from core or other sub-activities, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The business sector maintained...UAE sourced 30% of its gems and jewelry imports from India
Dubai, UAE - The gem and jewelry trade between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen substantial growth, thanks in part to the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). India’s Gem and Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) reported that approximately 30% of the gems and jewelry imported by the...Israel-Hamas war a ‘new cloud’ over world economy, says IMF
Marrakesh, Morocco-- The war between Israel and Hamas has cast a shadow over the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Morocco, with warnings on Thursday that it has darkened the outlook for an already sluggish global economy.The global lenders are holding their gathering, which brings together finance ministers and central bankers from...IMF slashes its growth forecast for China and eurozone
Marrakech, Morocco-- The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro zone and said overall global growth remained low and uneven despite what it called the "remarkable strength" of the U.S. economy.In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF left its forecast for global...World economy resilient, says IMF; keeps growth forecast unchanged
The IMF kept its 2023 global growth forecast unchanged but warned that the economy is "limping along" as inflation remains high and the outlooks for China and Germany were downgraded. The IMF's updated World Economic Outlook still sees growth of 3.0 percent for this year but it cut its forecast...Hotels in UAE generate revenues of US$7bn in first seven months, says minister
ABU DHABI, UAE - In the first seven months of the year, hotel establishments in the UAE generated revenues of US$7 billion (AED 26 billion), said Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Head of the Emirates Tourism Council.The hotels witnessed a growth of up to 24 percent...Russian economy to grow 1.5 percent this year, says key European bank
After having forecast a contraction earlier this year in Russia's economy, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is now expecting the country's economy to grow in 2023 thanks to rising oil prices. The bank said in May it expected Western sanctions against Russia"to be more effective in constraining the...S&P confirms Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at A/A-1 amid reforms
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has confirmed Saudi Arabia’s credit rating, both in local and foreign currency, as “A/A-1” with a stable outlook. The confirmation comes in view of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to implement significant reforms and achieve structural improvements in recent years, which have supported the sustainable...IMF to exhort China to shift growth model toward consumption
Washington, US--The International Monetary Fund plans to tell China to boost weak domestic consumption, address its troubled real estate sector, and rein in local government debt, problems that are dragging down both Chinese and global growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told a media outlet.The Fund will strongly urge Beijing...Gulf banks to maintain resilience despite challenges, says S&P Global
According to the credit rating agency, a combination of higher interest rates and production cuts by the OPEC is expected to restrain near-term growth prospects for major GCC economies. However, non-oil growth is anticipated to bolster the region's economies, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.Online beauty products sales in MENA grow by over 20% in 1H 2023: study
Dubai, UAE - Online sales of beauty products in the MENA region experienced significant growth, surpassing global trends In the first half of 2023. According to a press release from Admitad, a partner network, global sales in the beauty and self-care industry increased by more than 15% during this period. However,...UAE economic expansion to continue, after posting 3.8% growth in Q1: OPEC
Vienna, Austria--The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has confirmed that the UAE's economy grew by 3.8 percent in the first quarter of 2023.In its September 2023 report, OPEC said it expects the UAE's economic expansion to continue, noting that key sectors of the country's economy have seen significant...Over 3,500 new members register with Ajman Chamber in H1 2023
AJMAN, UAE- The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has revealed that in the first half of 2023, at least 3,567 new members joined it. The growth pace of the industrial sector in Ajman is accelerating as a result of the leadership's interest in the field, the availability of...UAE president discusses boosting ties with president of Nigeria
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu discussed opportunities for further bilateral collaboration in areas that serve both countries’ sustainable economic growth, including the economic, development, energy, and climate action fields in a meeting in Abu Dhabi.Sheikh Mohamed expressed his hope that...Iran-US non-oil trade reaches US$31m in January-July 2023
TEHRAN, IRAN - The US Bureau of Statistics in its latest report said the trade between Iran and the United States in the first seven months of 2023 registered a 26 percent growth compared to the same period last year.The two countries traded over $31 million worth of non-oil products...Saudi Arabia’s economy and fiscal position strong due to Vision 2030: IMF
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia's economy is in a state of prosperity and growth, and that the kingdom's fiscal position is strong, primarily driven by Vision 2030 which has been steadily diversifying the economy since its launch in 2016, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF said in a statement that...Global trade finance gap grew to record US$2.5trn in 2022: ADB
The Asian Development Bank survey found that rising interest rates, flagging economic prospects, inflation, and geopolitical volatility reduced the capacity of banks to deliver trade financing. But at the same time, rebounding strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic, global goods exports grew in 2021 and 2022 at 26.6% and 11.5%, respectively.Qatar’s non-energy private sector records strong growth in August
Doha, Qatar--Qatar's non-energy private sector witnessed strong expansion in August on the back of new orders in the manufacturing and financial services, according to the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).The expansion rate was the third strongest so far in this year, according to the QFC's latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey,...Gaming industry posts exponential growth in Saudi Arabia: PayerMax COO
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The gaming industry has witnessed exponential growth in Saudi Arabia with an average revenue per paying user touching $270 as compared to $181 in MENA. With the game live streaming market poised to an annual growth rate (CAGR 2023-2027) of 10.08% in Saudi Arabia, esports is gaining...Iran expects cooperation with Turkey to grow in Erdogan’s new term
Tehran, Iran-- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi expects cooperation between his country and Turkey to grow during the "new term" of Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The president made the remarks during a meeting with with the visiting Turkish foreign minister and his accompanying delegation in Tehran on Sunday.Referring to the cultural...Unrelenting demand propels Dubai home prices up by 17% in 12 months
Dubai, UAE - Dubai's real estate market continues its upward trajectory, with house prices rising by 4.8% in Q2 2023, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of growth, according to a report by global property consultant Knight Frank. This growth trend has led to an average increase of 24% in residential...China’s investment rises 23% in BRI countries in Jan-July 2023
BEIJING, CHINA - Between January and July 2023, Chinese enterprises made non-financial direct investments totaling US$13.69 billion (RMB95.34 billion) in Belt and Road countries, demonstrating a surge of 23.2 percent compared to the previous year.This growth amounts to approximately US$13.69 billion (a year-on-year increase of 15.3 percent), constituting nearly one-fifth...DWTC’s hospitality branch growth up
The division recorded 32% growth in H1 of 2023.Oman Air Cargo revenue up
Its cargo revenue recorded a 42% jump in H1 to US$57.9m.KIB posts $19.5m net profit
The bank's total operating income reached approximately $115 million.AD Ports Q2 revenue grows 66%
The company attributed growth to increased volume across key sectors.Emaar reports 15% profit growth in H1 2023
The company achieved property sales of $5.5bn in the period.Sharjah Chamber and FDI Office discuss ways to promote real estate sector
Sharjah, UAE--The Real Estates Sector Business Group has discussed with the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) ways to promote lucrative real estate investment projects in Sharjah and invigorate the local real estate sector.The meeting looked into ways to benefit from the Sharjah FDI Office's expertise to promote real estate...Dubai Q1 GDP grows 2.8% on surge in transport, storage sectors
The transportation and storage sector was the biggest contributor to overall growth at 48 percent. This was followed by the financial and insurance sector, which accounted for 15 percent, and trade at 10 percent, according to data issued by the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment of the Dubai Digital Authority.Qatar non-energy private sector firms record strong growth in July
Doha, Qatar -- Non-energy private sector companies recorded the second highest growth in 2023 so far, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data that indicated a positive start for the second half of 2023.Growth rates for output, new orders, employment and purchasing increased, and the 12-month outlook remained...PIF sets up SRJ Sports Investments firm
The investments are expected to localize partnerships.ADNOC Distribution profit rises 2%
The Company’s non-fuel retail business rose by over 12%.UAE 2023 growth prospects face least risk in Middle East, Africa
Lower oil production, high inflation, tighter monetary policies, increased borrowing costs, and the rising cost of servicing debt continue to strain the region's finances, data and analytics company GlobalData said in its Global Risk Report Quarterly Update -- Q1 2023. The region's risk score went up from 54.3 out of...UAE’s real estate market remains strong in the first half of 2023: CBRE
Dubai, UAE--The UAE's real estate market has recorded a strong performance across all sectors in the first half of the year as non-oil economy witnesses strong growth in spite of global macroeconomic headwinds. According to a market report by CBRE, rental performance in Abu Dhabi’s occupier market showed substantial improvement...Qatar National Bank foresees recession in US economy
Doha, Qatar--Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group foresees a recession in the US economy during the upcoming 12 months, pointing out that the US economy continues to demonstrate its resilience despite significant headwinds from high inflation, tighter financial conditions, and an uncertain global environment.In its weekly commentary, QNB added that since...PIF sets up tourism firm Asfar
Firm Saudi Tourism Investment Company has been set up.Saudi Arabia poised to become global biotech hub with $3.9bn R&D investment
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a potential world-leading hub for biotech research, development, and pharmaceutical manufacturing following an investment of $3.9 billion in research and development (R&D) since 2021. The country's strategic move aligns with its ambitious goals of economic diversification and addressing crucial healthcare and...DIB H1 2023 net profit $844m
Profit driven by core revenues, effective cost management.IMF Global Outlook: Saudi slowdown to weigh on MECA growth
A projected decline in the Middle East and Central Asia from 5.4 percent in 2022 to 2.5 percent in 2023 has been attributed to a steeper-than-expected growth slowdown in the Kingdom from 8.7 percent in 2022 to 1.9 percent in 2023, a negative revision of 1.2 percentage points.Dubai seeks to unleash high-powered growth for its family business sector
DUBAI, UAE - In Dubai’s economic growth story, family businesses stand tall as architects of growth, innovation and value creation. Generating over 40 percent of the emirate’s GDP, the sector represents Dubai's indomitable spirit of enterprise.Now, as the emirate seeks to unlock a new phase of high-powered growth for its...Qatar records 70% growth in annual FDI between 2019 and 2022
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar has recorded a 70 percent growth in annual foreign direct investment (FDI) between 2019 and 2022. Just last year alone, the country received $29.78 billion in foreign investments, resulting in 13,972 jobs across sectors such as business services, technology, financial services and other industries.Investment Promotion Agency of...