Sultan bin Salem, Oman's Minister of Finance, said the 2026 budget aims to foster a diversified, competitive and sustainable national economy. Photo: Oman News Agency

Oman approves 2026 budget and aims for 4% GDP growth through 2030

The sultanate also launched the next phase of its Vision 2040 economic programme

Economy

Why 2026 could be another difficult year for the dollar

Markets

Federal Reserve minutes highlight discord within US central bank

Economy

Lebanon turns to Egyptian gas to ease electricity shortages

Energy

Bahrain prepares new fiscal reforms to curb rising debt

Economy

These are the tax changes coming up in the UAE in 2026

Economy

Gold and silver hit records to shine amid thin stock market trading

Markets
Donald Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly in New York. AFP

US leverages institutions to advance revamped 'America First' agenda

White House is using its pocketbook to push for big changes at institutions that serve as major instruments for US soft power

US

Why Lebanon's bank customers will struggle to be fully repaid

Economy

Imkan expands waterfront capabilities with majority stake in Majestic Marine

Economy

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ closes $5bn financing deal with Asian investors

Economy

IHC names Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan chairman of 2PointZero Group

Economy

Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

Economy

Libya opens oil and gasfields in bid to attract multi-million dollar investments

Energy
Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero is looking to boost its investment in Asia. Khushnum Bhandarin / The National

IHC names Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan chairman of 2PointZero Group

UAE's largest company reshuffles board for its Dh94bn investment unit

Economy

Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

Economy

Libya opens oil and gasfields in bid to attract multi-million dollar investments

Energy

'No delays' as Syria prepares to launch new currency

Economy
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