Intra-GCC tourism sees growth of 51.2%
This performance reflects a recovery that surpasses pre-pandemic levels, driven by expanded air connectivity, visa facilitation and a diversification of tourism products. International tourism revenues
Britain needs ‘AI stress tests’ for financial services, lawmakers say
UK financial firms heavily reliant on US tech giants for AI services. Britain’s financial watchdogs are not doing enough to stop artificial intelligence from harming
VIDEO: S&P Global rules out housing oversupply in UAE for 2026, 2027
New housing units slated for completion in the UAE in 2026-2027 are expected to be absorbed by the country’s currently strong population growth, limitin g
India, UAE sign $3bln LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting
ADNOC Gas signs 10-year LNG deal with India’s HPCL. India signed a $3 billion deal on Monday to buy liquefied natural gas from the United
Bonds bonanza: Region’s issuers front-load deals amid rising uncertainty
Iran is one among many global uncertainties that could cause spreads to widen sharply. Saudi Arabia and the UAE led a wave of regional entities
Socioeconomic inequality in longevity is larger than we thought
It is well established that individuals with higher socioeconomic status live longer than those with lower socioeconomic status, but most evidence on this is based
How the global minimum tax amendments could reshape Europe’s tax incentives
This analysis offers estimates for EU countries of the possible impact of the ‘safe harbour’ update to the global minimum tax on corporate profits. An
Minimum wages and insurance within the firm
While much of the debate over minimum wages focuses on how they affect average pay levels or job losses, an equally important question is how
Forecasting inflation: The sum of the cycles outperforms the whole
Inflation reflects forces operating at different cycles, from short-lived shocks to slow-moving structural trends. Yet most forecasting models treat inflation as a single aggregate process.
Tariff reciprocity and the True Cost of Protection Index
Effective tariff index comparisons are spotlighted in media reports on trade wars and trade talks. This column argues that the effective tariff index is inadequate
