Days before kick-off, ambitious economic projections for the FIFA 2026 World Cup are colliding with weaker-than-expected demand in the hospitality sector
The move to the top of the world economy's most-watched league table comes as the Vision 2030 reforms cut oil dependence. While the IMF opens a Riyadh office, Saudi is sticking with some subsidies.
Kuwait needs to shrink its public sector and use privatisation to cut its dependence on oil revenue. Reform will only become more difficult as the world moves to alternative energy.
A new report highlights how the damage caused by the quake ate up a third of Syria's national 2022 GDP. Also, 6,392 people were killed and 170,000 displaced in the catastrophe.
French interests in Africa seem to be collapsing like dominoes under the guillotine of coups, causing significant losses to the French economy, which depends on Africa's natural resources.
As inflation soars and the currency plunges, property looks like a sound investment to Egyptians seeking to secure their savings. But this opens the economy up to more danger. Al Majalla explains.
The depth of anger at the government is back on show after a stop to fuel subsidies sparked fresh protests. This comes amid an ongoing economic crisis that has no end in sight.
The transfers of star footballers Ronaldo, Neymar, and Benzema to Saudi Arabia were felt around the world. Al Majalla explores how these major moves are shaking up the global sports landscape.
The invitation to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, Argentina and Iran symbolises the formation of a new world order amongst developing countries
There are still some serious questions, challenges, and obstacles that stand in the way of BRICS achieving total independence from the dollar with its proposed rival currency.
The decision to dismantle the Peace Brigades may herald a new stage in the Iraqi state's trajectory, or it could just be a shrewd recalibration to disorient friend and foe alike
An estimated 60% of all US banknotes in circulation are held outside the United States. In many parts of the world, the dollar is effectively the unofficial local currency. Al Majalla explains why.
A new American legal ruling turns the screw on the Caribbean island nation by increasing the risks companies face by continuing to make money there. This is all part of the plan.