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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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The key factor behind Ras Al Khaimah's S&P rating

United Arab Emirates

The key factor behind Ras Al Khaimah's S&P rating

International credit ratings agency S&P Global has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah's credit rating at 'A/A-1' with a stable outlook for 202,  reflecting confidence in the Emirate's economic resilience and prudent fiscal management amid current global uncertainties.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad salutes defence teams at struck oil facility

United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad salutes defence teams at struck oil facility

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, visited Friday the fieldwork teams and defence personnel stationed at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), a facility that was among the targets struck during Iran's sweeping missile and drone offensive against Gulf states earlier this week.

Nasdaq Dubai reopens Wednesday

United Arab Emirates

Nasdaq Dubai reopens Wednesday

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 am Gulf Standard Time, following a period of closure amid the regional conflict convulsing the Middle East.

China stands with tyrants

Iran

China stands with tyrants

China rushed to condemn the elimination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Sunday, calling it a "serious violation of Iran's sovereignty" and demanding an "immediate halt to military actions."

IMF releases $2.3 billion for Egypt as reforms stall

Egypt

IMF releases $2.3 billion for Egypt as reforms stall

The International Monetary Fund has released approximately $2.3 billion for Egypt following a fresh review of the country's economic reform program, as Cairo continues its battle to avoid a full-blown debt crisis.

Saudi AI firm invests $3 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI

Saudi Arabia

Saudi AI firm invests $3 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI

Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence company Humain announced on Wednesday a $3 billion investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, underscoring the kingdom’s growing ambitions in advanced technologies.

Saudi sovereign wealth fund pivots away from costly megaprojects

Saudi Arabia

Saudi sovereign wealth fund pivots away from costly megaprojects

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which manages assets worth about $925 billion, is set to unveil a new five-year strategy this week, marking the most significant overhaul yet of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic transformation agenda.

Egypt sees further easing in core inflation

Egypt

Egypt sees further easing in core inflation

Egypt’s core inflation rate slowed to 11.2 percent year-on-year in January, down from 11.8 percent in December, according to a statement released today by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

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