Qatar improves ranking in Global Economic Freedom Index in MENA region
Qatar has advanced to the second position in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, rising from last year’s third place, in…
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Oil Slips as Investors Monitor Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which could lead to…
Dubai Property Tax for Foreigners in 2025
The UAE stands out as a jurisdiction with an exceptionally favourable tax regime. Unlike most international markets, the overall tax burden is significantly reduced, with some recurring…
US stock market loses $4 trillion in value as Trump ploughs ahead on tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have spooked investors, with fears of an economic downturn driving a stock market sell-off that has wiped out $4…
Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East
The Persian Gulf states’ transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments’ efforts at diversification and collaboration. All are reducing oil…
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Board Reconstituted by Royal Order
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) announced the issuance of a royal decree to reconstitute its Board of Directors for the fourth…
Crypto Prices Tumble as Trump-fueled Euphoria Fades
Cryptocurrency prices are down sharply in recent weeks and not expected to rebound soon, with some of the biggest digital currencies erasing nearly…
Saudi Arabia Offers Middle East’s First Euro Green Bond
Saudi Arabia kicked off the sale of a euro-denominated green bond, the first such deal from a sovereign in the region, as it…
Golden Gate Ventures launches $100m MENA fund in Qatar
Golden Gate Ventures, a Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its US$100 million Middle East and North Africa (MENA)…
Global stocks higher after Wall Street extends its winning streak to longest of the year
Financial Markets Wall Street World stocks mostly rose Tuesday after Wall Street pushed closer to record highs following its roller coaster of a summer. France’s…