AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday stressed that Jordan will not allow any conditions to affect its internal priorities and national interests, despite the difficult situation in the region.

Investors said the rate hike was a long-awaited step to address an economic crisis that has deepened in Africa’s most populous nation since President Bola Tinubu took office in May last year

Oman achieved remarkable progress in the 2024 Index of Economic Freedom rising 39 positions to rank 56th globally from 95th in 2023

Oman’s economy has rebounded significantly after its GDP nosedived 3.4% – or RO1bn – during the pandemic: H E Saeed bin Mohammed al Saqri

The UAE continues to hold its position at 10th place in the Brand Finance Soft Power Index 2024 for the second consecutive year, standing as the only Gulf nation among the world’s top 10 soft powers.

SINGAPORE – Oil prices fell on Thursday after a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude stockpiles stoked worries about slow demand, while signs that U.S. interest rates could remain elevated added to pressure.