Egypt reserves cross $55 billion for first time in June
Egypt’s net international reserves reached a provisional $55.0723 billion at the end of June 2026. The total exceeded $55 billion for the first time and...
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World Bank approves US$700 million loan for Jordan jobs
The World Bank approved a US$700 million loan for Jordan to support private investment, job creation and economic reforms. The financing falls under the Jordan...
Egypt GDP rises 5.2% as foreign reserves climb
Egypt’s economy grew 5.2% in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025/2026, covering July 2025 through March 2026. The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International...
Egypt secures $1 billion World Bank reform support
CAIRO: The World Bank Group has approved US$1 billion in new financing for Egypt to support private sector-led job creation, bolster macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and advance measures...
GCC beats global average in 2026 economic freedom index
MUSCAT: Gulf Cooperation Council countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, with the bloc posting an average score of 66.9 against a world average...
CBUAE leaves base rate unchanged at 3.65%
ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE kept the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility unchanged at 3.65% on April 29, leaving the country’s main...
UAE economy extends global rise on strong 2026 data
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered 2026 with a strong run of official economic data showing broad-based expansion across non-oil activity, trade, banking and investment,...
UAE enters global top 10 exporters in WTO rankings
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters in 2025 for the first time, ranking ninth globally after its goods exports...
UAE President meets IMF Managing Director in Abu Dhabi
MENA Newswire, ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu...