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
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...
Open Banking Market in Arab Countries Can Reach $1.17
The latest report by red_mad_robot paints a compelling picture of the future exploring fintech trends shaping...
The IMF greenlights $1.2 billion loan to Jordan for economic reforms.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a four-year arrangement...
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Increase in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for Residential Buildings
The Construction Cost Index (CCI) for residential buildings in...
World Bank Strengthens Support to Education in Jamaica
World Bank: The Government of Jamaica and the World Bank have signed a $30 Million agreement aimed...
Climate Action Key to Kenya’s Upper-Middle-Income Country Aspirations
Kenya remains vulnerable to frequent climatic shocks that pose significant economic risk. Without adaptation measures, the impact...
Growth of Malaysia's Islamic banks outpacing conventional peers
The Edge Malaysia: The growth of Islamic banks in Malaysia has outpaced its conventional peers, with penetration...
Strengthening the Sustainability & Climate Resilience of Algeria’s Forests
The World Bank: The World Bank and the Algerian government, through the General Directorate of Forests...
WHO updates guidelines on treatments for COVID-19
WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19. This is...
SAR 511 Billion Contribution of AI to the Saudi Economy
Despite the mounting concerns surrounding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the field of...