IF Insights: Rachel Reeves eyes fast trade agreement with Gulf nations
Britain estimated that a GCC trade deal would contribute 1.6 billion pounds a year to British economic output, or 0.06% of annual GDP...
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Microsoft partners with Kuwait to strengthen AI and cloud capabilities in Emirate
The goal of providing citizens with AI and cloud computing skills will be achieved through training in Microsoft Copilot tools...
Sharjah: UAE’s fastest-growing investment hub
Sharjah’s long-term goal is to facilitate an integrated investment environment supported by a long-term economic vision...
The fall of Lebanon’s banking fortress
Even though the new law is quite accommodating, the banks in Lebanon are opposing it and using the media to disparage the legislation...
Boost for Saudi’s wealth management sector as Goldman Sachs sets up division in Kingdom
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management division is primarily focused on creating customised personalised management strategies for ultra-high net worth individuals...
Will global trade be impacted by Middle East crisis?
The Middle East crisis threatens to disrupt supply chains and affect the availability of goods, which, in turn, leads to price volatility in the concerned markets...
Arab-China trade surges to USD 400 billion, urban development to see Beijing cooperation
The ongoing collaboration between China and Arab countries, particularly in the housing and construction sectors, reflects the growing strength and scope of the BRI’s global ambitions...
Saudi Arabia insurance sector set to see more M&As: Moody’s
The GCC insurance market is still fragmented, with about 190 competing insurance companies sharing a premium of almost USD 40 billion...
S&P, FTSE reports bring cheers for UAE as Islamic Finance witnesses further growth
Dr. Mohamed Damak stated that S&P expects the Islamic Finance sector to grow at a high single-digit rate through 2024 and 2025, fuelled by financing needs in key countries...
Saudi Arabia & Oman to enhance trade partnership
Trade between Oman and Saudi Arabia was worth SR 22.5 billion, while Saudi exports to Oman totalled SR 36.8 billion...