Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its financial and economic position in 2024 with increased spending in its public budget despite global economic uncertainty

Changes to Tunisia's Central Bank and banking laws are expected to boost accountability and end the influence of corrupt business families. But fears of politicisation still linger.

A stuttering post-pandemic economy in Morocco has led to high unemployment, especially among graduates leaving an education system which needs to better equip them for an evolving labour market

As the move away from oil dependence changes the financial priorities of donor nations – they are becoming investors instead of writing blank cheques

Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons speaks to Al Majalla about his one-year tenure as the UK international financial ambassador

Adopting people-centric AI with responsible and ethical regulation will unlock its positive potential, leading to a future that strengthens human capabilities and elevates the economy.

The progress made in diversifying the Saudi economy is evident from one number: 32%. Incredibly, Vision 2030 has taken non-oil revenue to a third of national income in 2022. Al Majalla explains.

From Mesopotamia, credited with inventing cuneiform writing and having a thriving economy, to today's burdened Iraq, there is still an opportunity for economic reform and societal development.

There are promising signs of a national readiness to embrace the technological revolution sweeping the world, but will Egyptian youth be able to find jobs in the field? Al Majalla explains.

Many computer engineers and startup founders are leaving Tunisia in search of infrastructure that supports them, as a delayed response to AI and modern technology plagues their home country