Economy

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

1970s-style stagflation could hit global economy, warns deVere CEO

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Households, businesses and investors should prepare for 1970’s-style global stagflation, warned Nigel Green, the CEO of the deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, after private sector output in the euro zone sank to a 10-month low in March.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

'Double whammy' as oil soars to new highs and trade tensions escalate

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Markets are facing a 'double whammy' of energy volatility and trade tensions flaring up again, says a financial expert amid escalating conflict involving Iran, while the Trump administration simultaneously launches sweeping new trade investigations targeting many of the world’s largest economies.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE shifts focus from inclusion to performance at She Investment Summit

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

The She Investment Summit 2026 was held in Dubai, convening senior leaders, investors, and policymakers to examine how gender intelligence is increasingly shaping economic performance across priority sectors.

Finance & Capital Market

IMF allows Egypt to access $2.3bn new financing

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

The International Monetary Fund has paved the way for about $2.3 billion in fresh financing for Egypt following the completion of the fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s economic reform programme and the first review under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Arab region’s economy recovers, growth projected at 3.7% in 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

The Arab region is experiencing a gradual economic recovery despite mounting challenges, according to a new report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions Finance & Capital Market

Fragile global growth seen amid heightened Middle East uncertainty

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

The global economy is expected to grow at a reasonable but not particularly exciting pace again this year, supported by easier monetary policy, fiscal stimulus in key economies and the continued artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but important downside risks remain in a volatile and unpredictable global environment, according to ACCA’s latest Global Economic Outlook.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE economy to grow over 5pc in 2026, says minister

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

The UAE’s economy continues to achieve strong and accelerated growth and is expected to grow by more than 5% this year, with non-oil sectors projected to expand by over 5.5%, accounting for 78% of gross domestic product, said report citing a senior minister.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain, Bermuda explore deeper economic co-operation

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

Bermuda, a British island territory in the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Kingdom of Bahrain discussed ways to deepen collaboration in multiple potential sectors. The duo highlighted key sectors where the two island economies could boost economic and financial ties.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain’s economy grows five-fold over the past two decades

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

Bahrain’s economy has grown five-fold over the past two decades, with the GDP rising from $9 billion to over $47 billion by the end of 2024, said a top government official, in a key achievement within the kingdom’s broader development journey.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE tourism sector adds $70bn to GDP, sets visitor records in 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

The UAE’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors, contributing AED257 billion ($70 billion) to GDP and setting new visitor records for the year, said a report.