Economy

Egypt’s finance minister prioritizes inflation reduction, job creation in economic reform agenda

Egypt further plans to sell more state assets, which would reduce the state's role in the economy.

Nigeria to cut down tax expenditure, ensure incentives for economic growth

IMEP to prevent the misuse of tax expenditures, facilitate access to data

IMF raises global growth forecast to 3.2 percent, lifts outlook for UAE, Saudi Arabia

The 2024 figure represents a 0.1 percentage point increase from the previous World Economic Outlook report in January

U.S. retail sales rise 0.7 percent in March on increased gas sales

Unemployment rate falls to a low of 3.8 percent supporting spending surge

China’s economy grows 5.3 percent in first quarter of 2024

High-tech manufacturing propels growth despite property market concers

U.K. unemployment rate hits 6-month high of 4.2 percent, exceeding expectations

The unemployment rate in the country stood at 3.9 percent in the three months to January

Inflation in Germany eases to 2.2 percent in March, lowest since June 2021

The consumer prices increased by 2.7 percent year-on-year in February 2023

Inflation in France slows to lowest point since 2021, records 3.2 percent in March

Driven by lower growth in the prices of food, services, tobacco, energy, and manufactured products

Portugal’s government forecasts 1.5 percent economic growth for 2024

The country’s economic growth estimates align with the state budget, slightly lower than election promises

IMF’s executive director Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin on fund’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the global economy

How International Financial Institutions (IFIs) can help countries navigate economic challenges

The shifting landscape of investment: Navigating uncharted waters

Four scenarios paint potential pathways for profession over the next decade

Currency pegging: Overview, pros and cons

This policy ushers in stability and minimizes inflation

Oil and beyond: The Middle East economies’ path to new horizons

Region expected to grow by less than 3 percent in 2024

The growing importance of procurement and supply chain in today’s economy

Moving into an era of transformation after a decade of innovation, risk mitigation and sustainability

Exclusive interview with WEF’s President Børge Brende: Rebuilding trust to catalyze meaningful global action

WEF leader highlights importance of collaboration in confronting climate change and economic slowdown

A blueprint for success: How to create a winning business strategy

Having clear goals and being a forward-thinker matter

Exclusive interview with H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi on Abu Dhabi’s rise as the ‘Falcon Economy’ and the leading ‘Capital of Capital’

Emirate cements its increasing standing as the ‘Falcon Economy’ and ‘capital of capital’

6 ways to improve your business with brand positioning

Weave a narrative of clarity, uniqueness, and authenticity

The psychology of feedback and performance appraisals

Employees seek feedback to gage their performance, understand expectations, and validate their contributions

Conflict resolution strategies for a harmonious workplace

Different emotions can lead to various interpretations

Investing in minds: The imperative for quality education amid challenges  

Each year, a quarter billion children worldwide are denied access to education

Is an MBA degree still the key to success in an AI-driven world? 

Top MBA programs are offering courses and specializations in data analytics, AI