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Global growth to remain resilient in 2025 and 2026

Global growth to remain resilient in 2025 and 2026 OECD: The global economy is projected to remain resilient despite significant challenges, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. The Outlook projects global GDP growth of 3.3% in 2025, up from 3.2% in 2024, and 3.3% in 2026. Inflation in the OECD is expected to ease further, from 5.4% in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025 and 3.0%...

MENA Online Gifting Market Sees 62% Rise in Festive Sales

MENA Online Gifting Market Sees 62% Rise in Festive Sales The festive season fuels growth in MENA e-commerce platforms and gifting marketplaces, driven by special promotions, convenience, and rising interest in mobile shopping Online orders for gifting items in the MENA region are witnessing a surge during the year-end festive season, a new report found, suggesting impressive record sales. Leading gifting marketplace Flowwow reported an impressive 62...
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IMF: Iraq continues to face challenges

IMF - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Christian Josz visited Amman from March 17-29, 2016 to review the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP)...

Why is Resilience of Operations the Top Priority for Businesses?

Why is Resilience of Operations the Top Priority for Businesses? A large percentage of companies in the region have no BCM practices in place, making...

Dr Yacoub Nasereddin of Jordan joins IRI Advisory Council

The prominent Jordanian businessman and social impact investor Dr Yacoub Nasereddin has been appointed Advisory Council Member of the Islamic Reporting Initiative (IRI). Dr Nasereddin...

Summit To Explore and Reward Region’s Prepaid Digital Success

Summit To Explore and Reward Region’s Prepaid Digital Success Experts Set To Debate Trends, Recognise Industry Leaders At Annual Conference and Awards Dedicated To Region’s...

Challenges in GCC MICE and Luxury Travel Sectors

Challenges in GCC MICE and Luxury Travel Sectors Total value of outbound travellers in GCC estimated at USD 64 billion in 2015 Dubai holds nearly 27%...

McLAREN automotive posts successive sales record, driving 250 new manufacturing jobs

McLAREN automotive posts successive sales record, driving 250 new manufacturing jobs   More than 1,650 McLaren cars delivered from the McLaren Production Centre in 2015 Strong global...

Forever Living Products inaugurates new AED 1 million office and training centre in Dubai

Forever Living Products inaugurates new AED 1 million office and training centre in Dubai  New Middle East headquarters follows after company’s successful turnover of AED...

Three Developments set to boost UAE Tourism

Three Developments set to boost UAE Tourism Dubai’s skyline is ever-changing, with new buildings, hotels and restaurants being developed constantly. In this article we will...

SBE Council Chief Economist Offers Outlook on Economy for 2016

Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for SBE Council, examined key economic trends and the impact of policy on the economy. Keating has several concerns...

Development Goals in an Era of Demographic Change

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Thomson Reuters and ICD launch the Islamic Finance Development Indicator

Thomson Reuters and ICD launch the Islamic Finance Development Indicator Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, and Islamic...

GCC municipalities advised to reduce waste amid increasing construction projects

GCC municipalities advised to reduce waste amid increasing construction projects According to Waste and Recycling Middle East magazine, most GCC countries rank among the top...