Middle East

GCC Eyes Fast Growth AfricaGCC Eyes Fast Growth Africa

GCC Eyes Fast Growth Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has been experiencing strong growth in recent years, which is expected to continue. This boom creates an opportunity…

12 years ago
Islamic Development Bank: Member Country Partnership StrategyIslamic Development Bank: Member Country Partnership Strategy

Islamic Development Bank: Member Country Partnership Strategy

The Member Country Partnership Strategy (MCPS), introduced in 2010 as an outcome of the Islamic Development Bank Reform Agenda, is…

12 years ago
Organisation of Islamic Conference: Contemporary Challenges of Member StatesOrganisation of Islamic Conference: Contemporary Challenges of Member States

Organisation of Islamic Conference: Contemporary Challenges of Member States

Issues concerning unemployment, the development of human resources and enhancing social protection feature prominently in the cooperation agenda of the…

12 years ago
IMF Mission to Egypt: Improvement in Targeting of Energy SubsidiesIMF Mission to Egypt: Improvement in Targeting of Energy Subsidies

IMF Mission to Egypt: Improvement in Targeting of Energy Subsidies

A staff mission from the International Monetary Fund visited Cairo during April 2-15. At the conclusion, Andreas Bauer, Mission Chief…

12 years ago
IMF: The Risk Side of Exceptionally Low Interest RatesIMF: The Risk Side of Exceptionally Low Interest Rates

IMF: The Risk Side of Exceptionally Low Interest Rates

Several years of exceptionally low interest rates and bond buying by some advanced economy central banks have improved some indicators…

12 years ago
IDB Approves US$ 617 Million in Development FundingIDB Approves US$ 617 Million in Development Funding

IDB Approves US$ 617 Million in Development Funding

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) recently approved US$ 617 million towards funding development projects including  important projects in the areas…

12 years ago
GCC: A Reliable Partner in Energy SupplyGCC: A Reliable Partner in Energy Supply

GCC: A Reliable Partner in Energy Supply

Saudi Oil minister Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi believes that future demand for oil will remain strong, despite the difficult global…

12 years ago
Technological Innovation Must Power Economic Growth in AfricaTechnological Innovation Must Power Economic Growth in Africa

Technological Innovation Must Power Economic Growth in Africa

Technology, science and innovation play a key role in the development of Africa, United Nations officials stressed today, calling on…

12 years ago
Big Crowds Witnessed at Cityscape EgyptBig Crowds Witnessed at Cityscape Egypt

Big Crowds Witnessed at Cityscape Egypt

CAIRO – Cityscape Egypt has once again delivered a strong turnout of serious home buyers and investors packing the exhibition…

12 years ago
UNCTAD on Emerging Markets FDI TrendsUNCTAD on Emerging Markets FDI Trends

UNCTAD on Emerging Markets FDI Trends

Foreign direct investment (FDI) going into and out of the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa…

12 years ago