Safaa El-Kogali, the World Bank's country director for the Gulf region. Salim A. Essaid / The National

World Bank: Israel-Iran war spillover could slow Gulf investment inflow in 2025

Investors likely to adopt a wait-and-see approach to region, Safaa El-Kogali says

Economy

US rate cuts could come as soon as July, Fed official says

Economy

Shipping unhindered in Strait of Hormuz despite Israel-Iran war risks

Economy

President Putin willing to help in easing tensions with Tehran, RDIF chief says

Business

UAE FDI hit $45bn in 2024 on economic diversification push

Business

Fed's Powell looks to summer as 'meaningful' inflation approaches

Economy

Federal Reserve holds US interest rates steady and expects slower pace of cuts

Economy
New infrastructure projects coming up in Abu Dhabi include schools, housing and roads. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi to sign $12.8bn worth of infrastructure projects with private sector

The emirate aims to increase collaboration with private entities

Business

Israel's move to isolate Palestinian banks will give rise to black market

Economy

Fed set to keep US rates steady as Middle East tensions add to uncertainty

Economy

UAE economy grew 4% in 2024 to Dh1.78 trillion on non-oil boost

Economy

Lebanon aims to win back Gulf tourists and investors to save its economy

MENA

Whistle-blowers must report tax fraud judiciously

Economy

VideoA fragile truce reached during US-China trade talks

Economy
A billboard in Beirut that reads, in Arabic, 'A new era for Lebanon'. AP

Lebanon aims to win back Gulf tourists and investors to save its economy

The country, which faces deep-rooted challenges across banking, infrastructure and production, is hoping visitors can help revive its fortunes

MENA

Whistle-blowers must report tax fraud judiciously

Economy

VideoA fragile truce reached during US-China trade talks

Economy

Kezad Group to create 'next generation' business district in Abu Dhabi

Economy
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