Economy
A new wave of innovation is transforming Europe’s defense technology landscape, driven by a generation of former soldiers who are leveraging their military expertise to create multibillion-dollar enterprises. This surge comes as European nations accelerate rearmament efforts following Russia's......
Aramco, the world's largest oil exporter and cornerstone of the Saudi economy, continues to see declining profits for the tenth consecutive quarter since its record highs in late 2022. The company's net income fell from $29.07 billion to $22.67 billion, largely due to “lower crude oil,......
The President shared that he recently held a constructive phone conversation with President Xi of China, focusing on the recently finalized trade agreement. The discussion lasted about an hour and a half and concluded positively for both nations. The conversation addressed the complexities surrounding......
Finance leaders from the G7 nations will convene this week in Banff, Alberta, aiming to project unity on issues that go beyond U.S. President Donald Trump's recent tariff hikes. Their agenda includes economic security, support for Ukraine, collaboration on artificial intelligence, and backing for......
KYIV/WASHINGTON, Ukraine announced that it had signed a memorandum of intent with the United States as an initial move toward establishing a broader agreement on the development of mineral resources within Ukrainian territory. The initiative has been strongly advocated by former U.S. President......
The United Kingdom’s economy experienced an unexpected contraction in January, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrinking by 0.1% following a 0.4% increase in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This economic downturn presents a fresh challenge for the government as......
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Egypt have reached a critical agreement to unlock $1.2 billion in funding aimed at stabilizing the country’s struggling public finances. This "staff-level agreement" is still subject to approval by the IMF's Executive Board, marking a significant......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an unprecedented defense budget for 2025, allocating approximately $126 billion, or 13.5 trillion rubles, to the national defense sector. This amount constitutes 32.5% of the total government spending, marking a significant rise from the previous year’s......
In a significant move, European Union envoys have reached an agreement to provide Ukraine with up to €35 billion (approximately $38 billion) as part of a broader financial package aimed at supporting the nation amidst ongoing conflict. This loan, which is backed by immobilized assets from the Russian......
In a significant move, the European Union has committed to providing Ukraine with a substantial loan of up to $39 billion to rebuild its power grid, which has been severely damaged by relentless Russian attacks. This financial support is part of a broader initiative by the Group of Seven (G7) nations......
In a significant economic development, Morocco's inflation rate has shown signs of stabilization, registering an annualized growth of 2.4% at the close of June 2024. This figure marks a substantial improvement from the tumultuous period that began in November 2022, when inflation started an upward......
Amidst the lingering reverberations of the coronavirus pandemic, a recent survey conducted by the Arab Barometer has unveiled a disheartening reality: only one-third of Moroccans hold a positive view of their nation's economic situation. This sobering statistic resonates through the findings of the......
Survey Attributes Lingering Financial Strain to Post-Pandemic Challenges In a recent survey conducted by the Arab Barometer, only one-third of Moroccans expressed optimism about their country's economic situation. The survey, which took place from December 2023 to January 2024, highlights the enduring......
