EconomyDubai GDP to grow 2.4% in 2019; 59% firms optimistic of growthInternational Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 Activities around Expo 2020 will increase GDP growth to 3.8% in 2020... Read more
EconomyUK shoppers keep economy afloat as businessmen cut investmentsInternational Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 Retail sales volume rose 6.7% year-on-year in March boosting the sluggish UK economy... Read more
EconomyDubai, Hong Kong sign deal to boost Islamic economy in Far EastInternational Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 The agreement also proposes to recognise best practices in developing Islamic finance and halal trade... Read more
EconomyMoody’s warns South Africa’s rising debt impacts investment gradeInternational Finance DeskApril 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 17, 2019 The country’s debt from state-owned enterprises could hit 65% of its overall GDP by 2023... Read more
EconomyUK ranks top on global investor appeal, despite Brexit uncertainty: EYInternational Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 The biannual EY survey on potential M&A activity queried 2,900-plus senior executives worldwide... Read more
EconomyVenezuela economic recovery: US working on $10 bn fundInternational Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 The US is forming a consortium to build a $10 billion trade finance fund for the Latin American country... Read more
EconomyIn the NewsTradingThailand auto industry ‘might shift to Vietnam’ after EU trade dealInternational Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement can kill the competitiveness of Thai auto exports... Read more
EconomyIn the NewsTradingNew deals between Latin America and GCC can add $9.8 billion to trade flowsInternational Finance DeskApril 11, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 11, 2019 Trade between the two regions reached $16.3 billion in 2018 with Brazil and UAE leading trade exchanges... Read more
EconomyIn the NewsHSBC predicts China’s focus on the private sector will improve economyInternational Finance DeskApril 10, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 10, 2019 Western economists are, however, suspicious of Chinese data saying its veracity cannot be confirmed... Read more
EconomyEvent NewsAnnual Investment Meeting 2019 focuses on the impact of digital innovations on investingInternational Finance DeskApril 9, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 9, 2019 The UAE investment landscape is supported by modern infrastructure and advanced economic legislation... Read more