Beyond emergency responses: Why local context matters for refugee allocation
A growing body of evidence shows that rising inflows of immigrants and refugees can trigger political backlash. This column examines how local economic and cultural
UAE economy to exceed global growth in 2026; GDP revised up to 5%
Standard Chartered says country to benefit from shifts in global supply chains, strong non-oil sector. The UAE economy is poised to expand faster than previously
Energy Development Oman mandates USD 10-year sukuk
In October, the company listed a $130 million sukuk on the Muscat Stock Exchange. Oil and gas producer Energy Development Oman has mandated a 10-year
Saudi, UAE startups led VC deals, raised $3.13bln in 2025
Two GCC markets account for 91% of total funding deployed across MENA. Startups in Saudi Arabia and the UAE led venture capital funding activity last
Introducing the World Bank Land Data Map
From urbanization to agriculture, land systems touch nearly every aspect of development. That’s why the World Bank Group has launched the Land Data Map, a new
Has the global minimum tax survived Trump?
US objections have not killed off the 15 percent global minimum tax, but they have altered it and given the US a competitive advantage. One
What we can learn from public debt reductions in OECD countries
Public debt-to-GDP ratios have risen substantially over the past 25 years, and multiple spending pressures threaten to increase them further. This column outlines the lessons
Electoral systems and immigration policies
Immigration has become one of the most salient issues in political debate. This column uses evidence from Italian municipal elections to highlight the role of
Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth: UN
The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 predicts that global economic output will grow by 2.7 percent this year. The global economy has shown resilience
Global cooperation shows resilience despite geopolitical headwinds
The 2026 Barometer indicates that the overall level of cooperation has largely been unchanged in recent years but the composition of cooperation appears to be
