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GCC share of emerging market USD debt climbs to 35% in 1Q -Fitch
The total GCC debt market crossed USD 1 tn by the end of March
Investors flee Wall Street turmoil for gold, EMs, and niche markets
Emerging markets are also gaining favor
Enterprise Explains: Open finance in the UAE
Last week saw the first fintech go live under the CBUAE’s Open Finance Framework
US tariffs will hit its own consumers. Retailers and suppliers are bracing for impact.
Businesses face tough choices as tariff effects squeeze both supply and demand
FinMin issues requirements for audited financial statements for corporate taxpayers
The 9% business tax was introduced by the Finance Ministry back in June 2023
THIS MORNING: Etihad Airways “ready” for an IPO but does not need the cash, CEO says + Adia eyes sale of 50% stake in IFCO
Plus: UAE, Saudi Arabia in talks with Korean arms contractor
Debt pressures to pile up on emerging markets amid trade uncertainty, World Bank economist says
Rising trade uncertainty and debt are slowing growth in emerging markets
The world population is aging. The IMF thinks the global economy could still benefit.
Most economies are approaching or have crossed their “demographic turning
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