GDP

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

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

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

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

High-tech manufacturing propels growth despite property market concers

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

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

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

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

Visa’s CEMEA President Andrew Torre on getting ready for the next wave of digital disruption
Banking & Finance

Visa’s CEMEA President Andrew Torre on getting ready for the next wave of digital disruption

Businesses need to be agile, adapt their strategies and invest in digital infrastructure

ICAEW’s Chief Economist Scott Livermore on oil output strategy, economic diversification importance for GCC growth plans
Economy

ICAEW’s Chief Economist Scott Livermore on oil output strategy, economic diversification importance for GCC growth plans

Sustained oil output, growing non-oil investments key to healthy economy