Middle East ETP News for the Past 2 months
you are currently viewing::IMF-Artificial Intelligence in Qatar: Assessing the Potential Economic ImpactsMarch 7, 2025-Summary Scenario analyses suggest that increasing AI adoption, supported by policy reforms to boost human capital, innovation and domestic knowledge spillovers, could generate sizeable labor productivity gains over the medium term. Source: imf.org |
Qatar's Economy Grows 2.4% in 2024, Q4 GDP Up 6.1% Year-on-Year
March 21, 2025--Qatar's economy achieved a real growth rate of 2.4 percent in 2024, totaling QR713 billion in constant prices, up from QR697 billion in 2023. As per information from the National Statistics Center at the National Planning Council, published today, Qatar's real GDP increased by 6.1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, hitting QR 181 billion, up from QR 170.1 billion during the same timeframe in 2023.
Egypt's economic growth set to improve in Q2, driven by industry: minister
March 20, 2025--Egypt aims for qualitative growth -sustainable growth based on long-term investments, a green economy, entrepreneurship, technology, and digital transformation
Egypt's economic growth is expected to continue its upward trend in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, according to initial indicators, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, said on Wednesday.
Qatar: QSE fully waives trading fees on ETFs, aims improved market liquidity
March 11, 2025--This decision reflects the QSE's commitment to stimulating ETF trading by reducing financial burdens on investors, increasing market liquidity, and enhancing investment competitiveness.
This decision reflects the QSE's commitment to stimulating ETF trading by reducing financial burdens on investors, increasing market liquidity, and enhancing investment competitiveness.
IMF-Financial Conditions and Their Growth Implications for Qatar: Qatar
March 7, 2025-Summary
This paper develops a Financial Conditions Index (FCI) for Qatar and uses the Growth-at-Risk (GaR) framework to examine the impact of financial conditions on Qatar's non-hydrocarbon growth. The analysis shows that the FCI is an important leading indicator of Qatar's non-hydrocarbon growth, highlighting its predictive potential for future economic performance.
Saudi Tadawul profit surges 60% on higher trading value
March 3, 2025-Saudi Tadawul Group, the owner and operator of the kingdom's stock exchange, reported a 59 percent jump in 2024 profit, as annual trading value and listing services revenues rose by 38 percent and 27 percent, respectively.
Egypt's economic growth likely to accelerate, says bank
February 28, 2025-Economic growth in Egypt, the third-largest Arab economy, is expected to accelerate this year, driven by expansion in several sectors including transport, financial services and housing, according to a European development bank.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange welcomes the listing of Chimera iBoxx US Treasury Bill ETF
February 20, 2025-Provides direct exposure to short-term US government debt, known for its low risk and stability
First ETF of its kind in the region
ADX's 16th ETF listing and first of 2025
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the world, announced today the listing of Chimera iBoxx US Treasury Bill, a newly launched exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by Lunate Capital.