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Sandrine Zimra

Sandrine Zimra

Sandrine Zimra has been a financial analyst for 25 years. Based in Geneva, she covers countries in the Middle East and travels regularly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, and Israel. She contributes to Mena Today with her financial reports and insights on the region.

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Egypt expands agricultural exports as new markets open worldwide

Egypt

Egypt expands agricultural exports as new markets open worldwide

Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached 7.5 million tonnes so far this year, an increase of about 650,000 tonnes compared to the same period in 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced, citing data from the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ).

U.S. to support business investment in Western Sahara

Morocco

U.S. to support business investment in Western Sahara

The Trump administration has announced it will begin supporting U.S. companies seeking to invest in Western Sahara, fulfilling a pledge made five years ago when Washington first recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed territory, Jeune Afrique reported Monday.

GCC banks exceed pre-pandemic profit levels, maintain strong Stability

GCC

GCC banks exceed pre-pandemic profit levels, maintain strong Stability

The commercial banking sector across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries posted robust growth in 2024, with total assets, deposits, and loan balances all recording near double-digit increases, according to the latest figures released by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat).

IFC signs $1 billion in new deals with Iraq

Iraq

IFC signs $1 billion in new deals with Iraq

Iraq signed $1 billion worth of investment agreements with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, as the country seeks to boost its economic recovery.

UAE and Angola strengthen ties with Sheikh Mohamed’s State visit

United Arab Emirates

UAE and Angola strengthen ties with Sheikh Mohamed’s State visit

The state visit of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Angola marks a key milestone in strengthening bilateral ties, reflecting the UAE’s growing engagement with Africa and its commitment to advancing development and prosperity across the continent.

Oman ports record strong growth in first half of 2025

Oman

Oman ports record strong growth in first half of 2025

Oman’s ports posted solid growth in ship traffic, container handling, and cargo volume during the first half of 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, cited by Oman Observer.

Dubai sets new tourism benchmark in first half of 2025

United Arab Emirates

Dubai sets new tourism benchmark in first half of 2025

Dubai’s global tourism momentum remains strong, with the city welcoming 9.88 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2025 — a 6% rise compared to the same period in 2024. 

Egypt reports strong Q3 growth, postpones IMF reviews

Egypt

Egypt reports strong Q3 growth, postpones IMF reviews

Egypt’s economic growth rebounded strongly in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024/2025, reaching 4.77%, up from 2.2% during the same period last year, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

UAE creates foreign trade ministry, prime minister says

United Arab Emirates

UAE creates foreign trade ministry, prime minister says

The United Arab Emirates has announced the creation of a new Ministry of Foreign Trade, as part of its efforts to strengthen its position in the global economy and diversify its trade partnerships. 

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