Economy Middle East

Across the Middle East, women are driving change, shaping economies, policy, and the region’s future through bold leadership. Presenting our list of “30 Influential Women in the Middle East.” List: economymiddleeast.com/eme-lists/30-i… #Leadership #WomanLeader #EconomyMiddleEast

Across cities, homes, and skylines, we come together for one shared goal: a more sustainable future. 60 minutes. That’s all it takes to make a statement! Turn off your lights because real change begins with collective responsibility. #EarthHour

Global airfares continue their sharp recovery, rising 24 percent in early 2026 as demand strengthens and airline capacity tightens amid ongoing disruptions. #Travel #Airfares #Aviation

#Oman is moving ahead with a major new tourism development in Al Bustan, #Muscat. The Ministry of #Heritage and #Tourism has signed an agreement with Omran Group to develop an integrated tourism complex valued at OMR150 million ($390.1 million). Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/oman-sign…

Abu Dhabi has launched a Hotel Refurbishment Scheme to upgrade hotel accommodations in the Al Ain Region, aiming to enhance visitor experience and further position the region as a key tourism destination. According to Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the initiative aligns with broader tourism development projects in Al Ain, which is considered a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s cultural identity and tourism ecosystem. #AbuDhabi #AlAin #Tourism #UAE #Hospitality

Cash remains a key driver of transactions across several Arab economies. This visual shows an estimate of day-to-day consumer payments made in cash for groceries, small retail, hotels and restaurants, based on aggregated data from central and national banks, along with global sources including Statista and Numbeo.

Financial soundness indicators highlight the resilience of Egypt’s banking sector as a key pillar supporting economic, financial and monetary stability, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/egypt-ban… #Egypt #Banking #Finance #CentralBank

In the AI era, advantage will not come from technology alone, but from the strength of human capability. Stronger brains = stronger economies #AI #BrainHealth #Economy

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Community Development (DCD) shared on Friday the results of the sixth cycle of the Quality of Life Survey, which was launched in 2025, highlighting continued improvements across several key social indicators in the emirate. The survey finds that 94.1% of respondents reported feeling safe while walking at night, reflecting the strength of the emirate’s safety and security systems. #UAE #abudhabi

The global crypto landscape is shaped by regulation, taxation and market access, with countries competing to attract digital asset companies and investment. Source: Shufti Pro #Crypto #Blockchain #Finance

As of 9:37 GMT, #Bitcoin was trading 1.48% lower at $67,761. Meanwhile, #Ether was down 0.67% at $2,045.67 Read more: cryptomiddleeast.com/bitcoin-falls-… #CryptoNews #BitcoinPrice

King Abdulaziz International Airport ranked third globally among airports handling between 50 and 60 million passengers annually, according to the Skytrax 2026 rankings. The airport also ranked fifth among the world’s most improved airports and placed 27th on the list of the top 100 airports globally, climbing 17 positions compared to the previous year. #SaudiArabia #Aviation #Airports #Travel #Skytrax

Arif Amiri, CEO of @DIFC Authority, stressed the importance of long-term vision and global connectivity in shaping the future of finance, as Dubai ranks among the world’s top financial centres. #Dubai #Finance #Growth

@qatarairways has released its latest revised schedule, demonstrating the gradual growth in flights to and from Doha. The latest update, valid until April 15 2026, offers increased frequencies to more than 90 destinations across the Qatar Airways global network. #Qatar #Aviation

Travelers arriving through Dubai airports are being greeted with a special commemorative stamp celebrating the Dubai World Cup 2026, marking its 30th edition, the Pearl Jubilee. #DubaiWorldCup2026 #Dubai #HorseRacing #VisitDubai

Saudi Arabia revealed key initiatives targeting the logistics and transport sector to improve integration between GCC states, promote supply chain stability, and boost resilience. The initiatives, announced by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al Jasser, include extending the permissible operational age for trucks to 22 years. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/saudi-ara… #SaudiArabia #Logistics #GCC

Saudi Arabia launches a new international rail freight corridor linking Gulf ports to Jordan and northern countries, strengthening regional trade and logistics connectivity. #SaudiArabia #Logistics #Trade #GCC #SupplyChain

Saudi Arabia’s @HUMAIN and Turing announced a strategic partnership to build the world’s first enterprise AI Agent Marketplace on HUMAIN ONE at the FII PRIORITY Miami summit. Read more: economymiddleeast.com/news/saudi-ara… #SaudiArabia #AI #AIagent #technology

Data from the Central Bank of Türkiye showed the nation’s gold reserves fell by nearly 50 tonnes last week to 772 tonnes, marking the sharpest weekly decline since August 2018. The central bank also conducted its first gold sale last week worth around $3 billion, contributing to $26 billion in foreign currency sales since the start of the conflict, in a move aimed at stabilizing markets. #Türkiye #Gold #Markets