Middle East Economy
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Turkiye and Saudi Arabia Expand Economic Ties with New Visa Exemption Agreement
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and special passports on May 6,…
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector returns to growth in April as output increases, new business volumes improve
Saudi Arabia’s Purchasing Managers’ Index increased from 48.8 in March to 51.5 in April, returning above the 50.0 neutral threshold…
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UAE Unveils $49 Billion Industrial Push to Strengthen Economic Security and Manufacturing Growth
The UAE has announced AED180 billion ($49.01 billion) in new industrial procurement opportunities in a national drive to localise more…
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Gulf Tensions Unlikely to Raise UAE Insurance Premiums Soon, Moody’s Says
Investment losses, not payouts, seen as main risk for insurers across the Middle East As tensions in the Gulf raise…
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Turkish President Erdogan to discuss economy, investments during Saudi Arabia visit
Visit shows mutual determination to elevate economy, investment, private sector cooperation in Türkiye-Saudi Arabia relations, says sector representative Turkish President…
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UAE Ministers Say Food Processing and Agri-Tech Are Top Strategic Investment Opportunities
From dates to AI logistics, ministers outline how food can deliver higher value Food and food processing now sit at…
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Dubai Economy Grows 4.7% in 2025 as Health, Finance and Construction Lead Expansion
Strong sector performance keeps emirate on steady growth path Dubai’s economy maintained strong momentum in 2025, posting steady growth across…
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UAE Non-Oil Foreign Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion for First Time, Five Years Ahead of Target
Non-oil exports exceeded Dh813 billion, recording an exceptional growth rate of 45% For the first time in its history, the…
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Turkiye–Qatar Trade Deal Aims to Lift Bilateral Trade to $5 Billion in Short Term
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said the recently implemented Türkiye-Qatar Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement which significantly liberalizes bilateral…
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Syria Signs $800M Deal With UAE’s DP World to Revamp Tartous Port and Boost Trade
Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports on Sunday signed a $800 million agreement with UAE’s DP World to…
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