Saudi to offer steel projects worth $16bln
They aim to tackle supply gap. Saudi Arabia has completed a study about the optimal options to address the supply shortage in the domestic steel
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets end lower on weak oil
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, pressured by weak oil prices, while investors awaited more corporate earnings reports. Oil prices –
Egypt: EGX shows positive performance on Thursday
Retail investors represented 74.27% of total trading, while institutions made up 25.72%. The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) ended Thursday’s trading session with a mixed performance. The
Conditional budgeting: Striking a balance in EU economic governance
In July, the European Commission fired the starting gun on the negotiations of the next Multiannual Financial Framework – the EU’s budget. Against a tough
Global trade remains strong despite policy changes, uncertainty: UNCTAD
Trade in both goods and services recorded solid gains compared with the first quarter. Global trade expanded by about $500 billion in the first half
JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US national security as part of $1.5 trillion pledge
JPMorgan Chase announced plans on Monday to hire bankers and invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies considered critical to national security and economic resilience
Central Bank of UAE gold reserves exceed $8.17bln for first time
By the end of August, the value of the reserves reached $8.26bln, compared with $6.26bln at the end of December 2024. The Central Bank of
The enormous economic burden of age-related diseases in South America
As populations age, noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions are draining South American economies, reducing labour supply and diverting resources from investment. This column presents
UAE invests $12bln in space sector as private contribution grows: Space Agency
The agency’s strategic objective is to position the UAE among the world’s top ten countries in attracting and hosting space-related companies by 2031. Dr. Ahmad
The economic impact of European capital market integration
Economic growth in Europe continues to lag behind that of the US, largely due to smaller productivity gains. This column uses a general equilibrium model
