Yara Abi Farraj is a journalist for Economy Middle East, specializing in covering economic news and trends in the Middle East region. With a focus on business, finance, and technology, Yara provides insightful analysis and reports on key developments in the economy, including topics such as digital transformation, tourism, industry growth, and foreign direct investment.
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Yara Abi Farraj’s coverage predominantly focuses on the finance & economy sector, with a significant emphasis on data-driven insights and government announcements. She also covers energy to some extent.
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The banking sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has been doing well. Banks have reported strong profitability and asset quality indicators in addition to strong capitalization and sufficient liquidity. This performance is expected to continue next year despite lower interest rates potentially impacting growth.
Gold prices fell for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, hitting their lowest levels in eight weeks amid a surge in the U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields. Uncertainty over the pace of the
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By: Yara Abi Farraj
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has raised SAR 3.86 billion ($1.03 billion) through the sale of a 2 percent stake in stc
Etihad Airways today announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2024, achieving AED1.4 billion ($368 million) in profit after tax, a significant 66 percent increase from AED814 million during the same period in 2023. The strong results reflect the airline's ongoing strategy of driving growth across the business alongside optimizing operational efficiencies and improving customer service.
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Seven years ago, Emirates and flydubai jointly embarked on a partnership that would give travelers extraordinary access to an unrivaled network, unlocking connections and opportunities, and shaping the future of travel from, to, and through Dubai. The UAE's aviation sector has witnessed a notable surge in recent years with expansions to new destinations amid a surge in global tourism and the resurgence in travel demand.
Oil prices fell on Friday as China, the world's biggest crude importer, continued to signal weakness in demand amid its uneven economic recovery. The prospects of higher supplies from the U.S. and
Gold prices edged down on Friday and were set for their worst week in over three years as the dollar continued to strengthen amid expectations of fewer
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