Kuwait Deposit Extension Supports Egypt’s Financial Stability and Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation

Kuwait deposit extension plays a key role in supporting Egypt’s external financial stability. The arrangement highlights continued cooperation between Kuwait and Egypt. Kuwait decided to extend its $2 billion deposit placed with the Central Bank of Egypt. The extension adds one more year to the original maturity timeline. The new expiry now shifts to September 2026. The deposit originally reached maturity in September 2025....

UAE Oil Output Expansion Advances but Export Routes and Infrastructure Shape Growth Pace

The UAE oil output outlook has shifted after the exit from OPEC. The UAE oil output strategy now focuses on growth and flexibility. As a...

UAE Gold Rates Remain Stable as Geopolitical Risks and Dollar Weakness Shape Market Direction

Gold prices UAE opened the week with limited movement across local markets. Traders monitored global developments closely as regional tensions showed signs of easing. On...

UAE Expands National Resilience Planning Amid Rising Regional and Global Challenges

The UAE is strengthening its long-term strategy to face global uncertainty. At the core of this approach lies UAE resilience. Officials highlighted proactive planning...

Iraq Records Rising Imports and Falling Exports as China Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply

Iraq-China trade became more imbalanced in 2025 as imports increased and export revenues declined. This shift reshaped the overall trade relationship between Iraq and China. Official data from Iraq’s trade authorities showed clear changes in bilateral exchange. Imports from China rose by 7.5 percent during the year. They reached about 17.02 billion dollars compared to 16 billion dollars in 2024. At the same time,...

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