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UAE Non-Oil Trade Nears $528 Billion as Exports Hit Record High in First Half of 2026
First-half trade rises 13.1 per cent as non-oil exports climb to Dh452.8 billion record The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade came…
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Istanbul’s Eurasia Tunnel to Generate $8.6 Billion in Public Savings Over Operating Period
Istanbul’s Eurasia Tunnel will generate $8.6 billion in total public savings by the end of its operating period, according to…
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Turkiye Leads OECD in Real Wage Growth as Salaries Outpace Inflation
Real wages in Türkiye rose 7.1% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, the second-fastest increase among OECD…
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Sharjah Launches Utility Relief Package to Support Tourism Businesses and Strengthen Investment Climate
SEWA introduces bill relief, fee waivers and payment facilities for tourism establishments The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA)…
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Turkiye’s Industrial Production Stalls as Manufacturing Output Edges Up, Monthly Activity Declines
Türkiye’s industrial production remained unchanged in May compared with the same month last year, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) said…
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EBRD Invests $1.4 Billion in Turkiye, Eyes Record 2026 Investment as Nearshoring and Industrial Growth Accelerate
Bank expects 2026 investments to be around last year’s record level, says EBRD Vice President Matteo Patrone The European Bank…
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Dubai Economy Reaches $63.2 Billion in Q1 2026, Growing 2.4% Year-on-Year
Dubai economy remains resilient with broad-based growth across key sectors Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter…
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IMF Lowers Global Economic Growth Forecast for This Year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast for this year, citing heightened geopolitical tensions, rising…
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JPMorgan Extends $250 Million MIGA-Backed Loan to VakifBank for Trade and Renewable Energy Financing
American investment bank JPMorgan has extended a $250 million loan to Türkiye’s state-run VakifBank under a guarantee from the World…
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DIFC Records Third Straight Year of Double-Digit Growth as Dubai Strengthens Global Financial Hub Status
182 new firms received licences and were registered in DIFC in 2025, a 16 per cent increase on 2024 –…
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