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60 stories for“economy”
The IMF still sees 3% global growth in 2026, yet that headline hides a widening gap between technology-linked winners and economies squeezed by war and energy costs.
Jul 31, 2026
Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action runs September 9-12 with diving, conservation, marine technology and tourism. Its value will depend on turning networking into regional practice.
Aug 2, 2026
Film, design, music, museums and heritage are creating more than entertainment; they are giving Saudi talent new careers and audiences new ways to connect.
Jul 28, 2026
A reduced growth forecast meets strong property activity, startup funding and recovering energy exports in the UAE's mixed July economic picture.
Jul 29, 2026
The IMF and UNCTAD describe a widening split: economies tied to chips and AI infrastructure are gaining momentum while many energy importers absorb the war shock.
Aug 2, 2026
Non-oil activity reached 79.4 percent of national output in the first quarter, growing at 4.8 percent while the overall economy grew 3. The gap between those figures is the story.
Aug 6, 2026
Mars missions made headlines, but the deeper value lies in research, Earth observation, engineering skills and a private space sector with regional reach.
Jul 28, 2026
Early in the conflict the projections ran to 150 dollar oil and contracting Gulf economies. Halfway through August the numbers are less dramatic and more interesting than either the panic or the relief.
Aug 16, 2026
The sleep industry hits $585 billion as Americans invest in mattresses, trackers, and supplements to optimize rest. But obsessing over sleep data might actually backfire.
Feb 15, 2024
A war that closed the Strait of Hormuz and hit every GCC state should have broken the region's economics. Reserves and diversification kept it standing.
Jul 16, 2026
One doctor outdrew every health ministry in the region using a phone and a food list. The conditions that allowed it are structural, and they have not changed since he died.
Jul 18, 2026
The UAE’s next growth chapter combines an AED 3 trillion economic goal with regulatory modernization, talent attraction and deeper global partnerships.
Jul 28, 2026
The UAE enters the next period with diversified trade, services and investment buffers. Energy and shipping volatility still make credit quality and project selection important.
Aug 2, 2026
52.8 per cent against reopening accession talks, on a turnout of 82.5 per cent. Fishing is 8 per cent of GDP and 40 per cent of exports, and the Common Fisheries Policy is the one thing membership would not have let Iceland keep.
Aug 31, 2026
The Kingdom’s most important economic story is the ecosystem forming across tourism, logistics, manufacturing, technology and clean infrastructure.
Jul 28, 2026
Gut health is real, personalized nutrition is trending, but collagen shots are on their way out. Here's what the $6.3T wellness economy reveals.
Jul 5, 2024
Kuwait's telecom regulator is linking 5G-Advanced, AI, cloud services and local skills in a new digital transformation framework.
Jul 29, 2026
One viral chocolate bar turned pistachios into the food world's hottest commodity, and the ripple effects have reached lattes, croissants, and ice cream.
May 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia's May trade surplus rose sharply as oil exports increased and imports fell, while weaker non-oil exports show where the next test lies.
Jul 29, 2026
Adobe's 2026 creator survey finds AI helping audiences and businesses grow, while originality, disclosure and judgement become the real differentiators.
Jul 31, 2026
YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels pay differently. Here's what creators are really making and why the math doesn't add up for most.
Apr 18, 2024
Roughly six trillion dollars of sovereign wealth now sits behind the region's funds. What that money buys, and where it is deployed, matters more to the next ten years than the oil price does.
Aug 8, 2026
A decade after Vision 2030 was announced, the non-oil economy is the majority of Saudi output, the sovereign fund has grown roughly sixfold, and about 1.3 million more Saudi women are in work. The record is strong, and the interesting part is the method.
Aug 22, 2026
Mycelium leather, recycled composite decking, and bio-based textiles are moving from laboratory experiments to actual products. Here's what's actually working.
May 22, 2025
Technology has become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we communicate, work, learn, and interact with the world. Its impact on society is profound and far-reaching, reshaping industries, economies, and even personal relationships. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is essential to examine the positive and negative effects
May 27, 2023
One widely cited figure puts the category at 86 billion dollars. Another puts it at 254 billion. The gap is not a rounding error, it is a disagreement about what modest fashion actually is.
Aug 16, 2026
A potential war is the wrong frame. Fighting began on 28 February and the strait closed on 4 March. The economic damage is real and measurable, and it is far smaller than the forecasts issued in the first month, for reasons worth understanding.
Aug 22, 2026
Shipping, insurance and construction costs are all higher because of the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing ahead with project awards anyway, and the reasoning is deliberate.
Aug 4, 2026
Phone-free events have grown by 567 per cent globally since 2024 and by 913 per cent in the United States. The interesting part is not the abstinence. It is that people are paying for enforcement.
Aug 17, 2026
After years of greenwashing, the secondhand market is growing 11x faster than retail. Real progress on sustainability exists, but the scale of waste remains sobering.
Sep 15, 2025
Long government borrowing costs are at multi-decade highs across the United States, Germany, France and Japan. The cause is not central bank policy. It is the sheer volume of debt being issued, and some of it is paying for data centres.
Aug 18, 2026
The Fed and ECB are both cautious, but their economies absorb the energy shock differently. Jobs, inflation and credit conditions will decide whether the policy gap widens.
Aug 2, 2026
Europe's policy rates are unchanged, yet banks expect lending standards to tighten again. The real economy may feel restraint even without another formal rate increase.
Aug 2, 2026
The UAE and Saudi Arabia signed major AI infrastructure deals this month, staking their post-oil economies on becoming AI powers in their own right.
May 27, 2025
Solar, nuclear, storage, efficiency and hydrogen are being combined to support growth while building a more resilient and lower-carbon energy system.
Jul 28, 2026
A record 36.8 million visitors and a currency stuck near 34-year lows have made Japan a bargain. Not everyone in Japan is thrilled about it.
Jan 22, 2025
As cryptocurrencies disrupt traditional financial systems, governments, and regulatory bodies worldwide are grappling with the need to establish clear guidelines and regulations. In this blog, we will delve into the global approaches to cryptocurrency regulations and discuss the implications they have on the industry, investors, and the broader economy. From defining legal frameworks to addressing
May 29, 2023
The Kingdom’s transformation becomes durable when independent firms turn national investment into local services, specialist knowledge and lasting jobs.
Jul 28, 2026
Women’s growing participation is reshaping workplaces, entrepreneurship and the range of role models visible to the next Saudi generation.
Jul 28, 2026
Saudi Arabia passed its original tourism ambition early; the more interesting future now lies in richer regional journeys, local businesses and repeat visitors.
Jul 28, 2026
The IMF sees Saudi growth recovering as maritime flows normalize. Diversified export routes, domestic demand and Vision 2030 investment are central to the resilience case.
Aug 2, 2026
The IEA expects global electricity use to grow 3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027. Cooling, industry, EVs and data centers are turning power capacity into an economic constraint.
Aug 2, 2026
A decade after its launch, Vision 2030 is moving from rapid transformation toward durable delivery, stronger institutions and opportunities that reach everyday life.
Jul 28, 2026
Persistent payment delays and rising default concerns are squeezing liquidity across the Emirates, in the same half that produced the region's largest volume of new project awards. Both things are connected.
Aug 17, 2026
Growing wealth inequality is reshaping consumer behavior. Experiences over goods, values over discounts, and AI shopping tools mark 2026's divide.
May 20, 2025
New access rules for Qatar's cable landing stations aim to make international connectivity fairer and more predictable, strengthening the foundation for cloud and data-center growth.
Aug 1, 2026
CENTCOM named the five crude carriers it disabled after two missile attacks on one of its warships. Iran answered at Al-Azraq, where Jordan says it intercepted eighteen of twenty missiles, and claimed strikes on ten ships. Brent closed at 101 dollars.
Sep 10, 2026
Mohamed Alabbar told the AIM Congress the Iran war is an extraordinary situation and the market will adjust. Emaar's cancellations rose from 700 to 1,000 a month in the conflict and fell to 550 after the ceasefire. The Abu Dhabi train arrives on 30 September.
Sep 10, 2026
Weaker dividend income, higher operating costs and a bigger tax line pushed the Saudi investment house lower in the first half. Each of those pressures applies well beyond one company.
Aug 7, 2026
American forces hit Iranian launchers on Larak after the Guard was seen preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran answered at bases in Jordan and the UAE. It is the first exchange in over a month.
Sep 1, 2026
Summer bookings show shorter trips, cooler destinations and a preference for experiences led by lifelong locals and traditional craftspeople. The multi country sprint is losing.
Aug 4, 2026
Profit rose 29 percent as Hormuz disruption pushed crude to $108 a barrel in the second quarter. The number says more about the strait than about the company.
Aug 6, 2026
AlUla’s strongest idea is not construction in the desert, but a model where archaeology, local skills, conservation and hospitality grow together.
Jul 28, 2026
Better prevention, faster access and digitally connected care show how Vision 2030 can translate national reform into a healthier daily future.
Jul 28, 2026
Mountain villages, coral coastlines and nature-led hospitality are expanding the world’s picture of Saudi Arabia beyond desert and city landmarks.
Jul 28, 2026
Vision 2030’s lasting success will depend on whether young Saudis gain the skills, confidence and pathways to lead industries that are still taking shape.
Jul 28, 2026
The strongest legacy of global sport will be measured in active communities, local coaching, women’s participation and facilities people use every week.
Jul 28, 2026
The Kingdom’s AI opportunity is moving beyond chatbots toward Arabic technology, smarter public services and productive tools for every major industry.
Jul 28, 2026
Prices rose 0.4 per cent in August and 3.4 per cent over the year. Petrol is up 27 per cent, airfares 23. Core came in a tenth hotter than forecast, and futures moved from a coin toss to nine in ten for a quarter-point rise on 16 September. Stocks rose anyway.
Sep 12, 2026
Goods and services trade added about $2 trillion in the first half of 2026. Much of the rise reflects higher prices, leaving a more uneven volume story underneath.
Aug 2, 2026
