UAE Economy Projected to Grow by 2.5%, 3.5% in 2021, 2022:...
The Central Bank of the UAE projects real GDP to recover to positive growth of 2.5% in 2021, with non-oil GDP growing by 3.6%...
GCC Consumer Confidence Out Performs that of G8 Nations
The GCC is among the most optimistic regions in the world with KSA leading globally in consumer confidence despite the Covid-19 pandemic
The GCC is...
A New Dawn for Emerging Markets?
Those betting on emerging markets (EMs) to outperform have often been disappointed. Despite strong growth and supportive demographic and consumer trends, EM equity returns...
Tech-Led Strategies for Economic Recovery
Leaders and industry experts joined the conclave for a discussion on the burning topic of transformative leadership and the road ahead for an economic...
Dubai’s Consumer Confidence Index Highest Since 2017
Dubai saw its Consumer Confidence Index during the last quarter of 2020 rising to the highest level since the third quarter of 2017, said...
Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation Highlights Economic Opportunities, Challenges for MENA Countries...
Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) highlights the economic opportunities and challenges for MENA countries under COVID-19These opportunities include bringing production closer to consuming markets...
Fitch Rates UAE Outlook Stable ‘-AA’
Fitch Ratings Inc., the US credit rating agency, has rated the federal government of the UAE at -AA with a Stable Outlook.
The move reflects...
Understanding The Depth of 2020 Global Recession
Current forecasts suggest that the coronavirus (COVID-19) global recession will be the deepest since World War II, with the largest fraction of economies experiencing...
UAE Central Bank Expects Recovery of Economic Activity in H2 2020
The Central Bank of the UAE, CBUAE, has projected the recovery of economic activity to commence in the second half of the year.
The first...
Resurgence of COVID-19 Could Cause Global Economic Depression
According to the Moody’s Analytics baseline economic forecast, real global GDP will fall by 4.5% this year as a result of COVID-19. Our base...
COVID-19 Risks Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
Economic distress and social discontent will rise over the next 18 months unless world leaders, businesses and policy-makers work together to manage the fallout...
Dubai Government Agencies To Cut Spending, Freeze Hiring
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Dubai’s department of finance has directed all government agencies to slash capital spending and halt new hiring until...
Dubai Economy Fines 14 Merchants For Hiking Face Mask Prices
Dubai Economy has imposed fines on 14 merchants, including nine pharmacies in Nad Al Hamar, Al Mizhar, Nad Hessa, Sheikh Zayed Road, Hor Al...
Most UAE Professionals Expect Long Recovery After Covid-19 Pandemic
The number of working residents claiming the pandemic has impacted their businesses has increased considerably over the past weeks
YouGov’s latest data from the second...
Dubai Economy Fines Pharmacies For Tampering With Prices Of Hygiene Essentials
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has imposed fines on three pharmacies, in Jumeirah, Al Khawaneej and Mirdif, for...
Dubai Economy Reveals Details Of Closing Down Commercial Establishments, Activities
Dubai Economy has directed commercial establishments in the emirate to close down for two weeks starting today in line with the preventive measures announced...
Economic Impact of COVID-19 Around The World
UK to pay up to 80% of employee wages for those unable to work due to the pandemic.
US lawmakers continue negotiations over...
Severe Global Recession in H1 of 2020, Economists Consensus
A new research note from Deutsche Bank says that in the first half of 2020 the world will experience a “severe global recession”.
Also according...