The GCC macroeconomic environment is receiving strong support from rising oil prices, which is being used to offset the impact of rising inflation and supply chain disruptions
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Factors causing inflation of fuel and food prices ‘beyond the control of central banks’: experts
Consumers may feel the sting of higher prices more acutely than the pinch of a three-quarter point bump in interest rates, experts told Arabian Business
Carolina Arriagada Peters
What are the top challenges facing the growth of FDI in the UAE and how can they be overcome?
Remaining at the forefront of business-friendly reforms is critical for sustaining strong FDI performance, experts told Arabian Business
attract investors
Dubai’s focus to take FDI ‘to new heights’ will spur profits, productivity, and create new jobs: experts
For each dollar of FDI, the local economy generates another one and exports two more. This means that every added flow of FDI investment has a ripple effect in augmenting value for the local economy, experts told Arabian Business
attract investors
How will the UAE’s new venture capital fund help overcome obstacles in the nation’s startup sector?
While the $100 million fund announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is a prime example of the drive to be at the forefront of a digital future, it is also crucial for startups in the fintech space where areas of success may be uncertain, experts said
10-year visa in UAE
Will the updated Golden Visa rules boost the UAE’s talent retention drive?
Industry experts and economists evaluate whether the new long-term visa rules will enhance Dubai’s attractiveness as a place to work and live, while increasing its global competitiveness
AB In Focus
AB Talks: Evaluating the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising inflation and energy transition goals
Scott Livermore, the chief economist at Oxford Economics, shares his thoughts on trade, food and commodity prices, inflationary pressures, and the importance of measuring and tackling emissions in this exclusive interview with Arabian Business
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Five years on, how successful has Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 been so far?
The next five years are likely to see an ‘accelerated implementation’ of Vision 2030, says analyst
GCC economic outlook
Regional business activity to be ‘subdued’ during Ramadan, predicts leading economist
Scott Livermore, ICAEW economic advisor and chief economist at Oxford Economics, expects growth to accelerate over summer months
