The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Vietnam has officially come into force, representing a significant expansion and strengthening in trade and investment relations between the two nations.
Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has appointed Pinar Alpay as Group Chief Product and Marketing Officer.
Arab economies are expected to record a growth of 3.7 percent in the coming period, driven by increased oil production and the continued recovery of non-oil sectors, said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Non-oil trade between the UAE and Kuwait reached AED54.5 billion ($14.8 billion) in 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.1 percent compared to 2024, said Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade.
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), in collaboration with BENEFIT, has announced the launch of a new bill payment service through the BenefitPay app. The new service offers customers a more streamlined and convenient way to manage and settle their utility bills.
India-based Vedanta Limited, a leading global producer of metals, oil & gas, power and technology as well as critical minerals, has reported solid third-quarter profit helped by higher production across key businesses, while its revenue climbed 19% to record $5.2 billion.
The total value of non-oil exports (national origin) from Bahrain surged by 5% to hit BD1.1 billion ($2.9 billion) in Q4 2025 when compared to the previous year's figure of BD1 billion ($2.75 billion). The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia topped the non-oil exports list followed by UAE and the US, said a report.
PwC Middle East has appointed Khaled Ahmed Bin Braik as Country Senior Partner for the United Arab Emirates, effective April 1, 2026, marking an important step in strengthening the firm’s leadership as it supports the country’s long-term growth and ambition.
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has delivered exceptional results for the full year 2025, marked by transformational international expansion, record loan and deposit growth.
Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product (GDP) recorded an annual growth rate of 4.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year, while growth reached 4.9% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
