The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its economic growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa this year, despite a gloomy global prediction. The regional economy is now expected to grow by 3.4%, up from 3.1% in April. Globally, growth is forecast at 3.1%, compared to 3.2% three months ago. IMF largely blames the negative outlook on Brexit, saying the financial and oil markets started recovering earlier this year, under the assumption that the UK would remain in the EU.
OPEC+ agrees another accelerated oil output hike for June
Eight OPEC+ countries meeting on Saturday have agreed to a further accelerated oil output hike for June of 411,000 barrels per day, two sources told Reuters while an online meeting of the countries was under way.
UAE and Greece in talks to enhance partnership
The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, visited Greece as the two countries enhance their comprehensive partnership.
TECOM Group sees solid start to 2025
TECOM Group has kicked off 2025 with strong results, reporting a 21 per cent jump in revenue to AED 680 million for the first quarter.
Emirates chairman discusses collaboration with PayPal leadership team
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, held talks with President of Global Markets at PayPal, Suzan Kereere, to collaborate within the dynamic digital payments landscape.
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