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47 stories for“global economy”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Kingdom’s most important economic story is the ecosystem forming across tourism, logistics, manufacturing, technology and clean infrastructure.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
The EU's climate service puts last month at 16.96 degrees Celsius globally, level with July 2023 and 1.65 degrees above pre-industrial. The oceans set their own record, western Europe had its hottest summer, and its rivers ran low. What the numbers mean.
Sep 10, 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
Saudi Arabia is attracting partnerships in mining, AI, finance and infrastructure. The strongest Vision 2030 outcome will be skills, productive firms and exports that endure.
Jul 31, 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
Tighter LNG supply is reducing gas demand, but the deeper risk runs through electricity, industry, fertilizer and food prices. Energy security is becoming economic security.
Jul 31, 2026
A risk-off session in Dubai and Abu Dhabi shows how conflict, oil, aviation and investor confidence can move Gulf markets in different directions at once.
Jul 24, 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
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 Kingdom’s AI opportunity is moving beyond chatbots toward Arabic technology, smarter public services and productive tools for every major industry.
Jul 28, 2026
Dubai and Riyadh are hosting barista championships and single-origin tastings as third-wave coffee culture reshapes a region long defined by cardamom-spiced brews.
May 5, 2025
A new incentive campaign asks Dubai residents to bring friends and family to the city, revealing how destinations compete when regional uncertainty weighs on travel.
Jul 24, 2026
Houthi claims against two Saudi tankers have exposed the weakness in plans to bypass Hormuz, sending Brent higher as two vital shipping routes face risk.
Jul 23, 2026
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets law became fully applicable on December 30, forcing every exchange and stablecoin issuer to operate under a real license.
Jan 8, 2025
No company has ever been worth this much. Nvidia's climb past a four trillion dollar valuation shows how completely AI now drives the stock market.
Jul 14, 2025
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have taken the digital world by storm, primarily known for their association with digital art. In this blog, we will explore the innovative use cases of NFTs and discuss their potential impact on various industries. From gaming and collectibles to real estate and intellectual property, NFTs are reshaping how we perceive and
May 29, 2023
The European Commission's preliminary Digital Services Act finding targets public-by-choice accounts and recommendation systems that can expose teenagers' content too broadly.
Jul 25, 2026
A record-high bid score, five host cities and a 92,000-seat stadium. Saudi Arabia's World Cup win is one piece of a much bigger plan.
Mar 14, 2025
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
Reading scores across the OECD have fallen 28 points in a decade, about a year and a half of schooling, and maths 22. One in five students is now a low performer in all three subjects. The largest PISA ever, and the sharpest fall came in the last three years.
Sep 10, 2026
Shark bites made headlines again in 2025. The numbers behind those headlines tell a very different story for the people actually diving with sharks.
Mar 5, 2026
Sixteen months in, with the CDU on seven per cent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and level with the Left in Berlin, the chancellor says he was elected for four years. The party meets on Sunday morning to say the same thing before the polls close.
Sep 17, 2026
After two years of shocks, Gulf dining is rebuilding around homegrown brands and confident local concepts rather than imported franchise names.
May 19, 2026
Three Egyptian dive bases, three different Red Seas. Here is what Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab each actually deliver underwater.
Feb 14, 2024
