2020 Review - 2021 Outlook

A review of the current year, as well as news, opinion, analysis and predictions for what lies ahead in 2021, across a multitude of industries, sectors and markets.

U.S. fourth-quarter productivity weakest since 1981

Compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, productivity increased at a 2.4% pace

real estate

Egypt real estate developers project price hikes in 2021

Rises are due to several factors

equities

Stocks stall near record highs after tumultuous year

World stocks head for near 14% gain in 2020

precious metals

Gold set to wrap up shiniest year since 2010

Spot gold fell 0.3% to $1,886.94 per ounce by 0643 GMT, but was up more than 24% for the year

policy

Changes on Oman's horizon for 2021

Electricity and water subsidies could also be steadily phased out

economy

2020 Egypt economy contracts 1.1%, but 6.1% recovery projected in 2021: ESCWA

Data comes after a good performance in 2019, when the Egyptian economy grew by 5.9% driven mainly by tourism, gas extractives, wholesale and retail trade, real estate, and construction

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Hala Ramadan 2021

Watch this space for all updates during Holy Month and the COVID-19 measures taken by governments to keep everyone safe.

UAE realty market

UAE’s property prices may continue to post declines in 2020, but the outlook for the market is no longer as bleak as it was earlier last year.

The reality of Brexit

Brexit is done and dusted but its impact is now hitting Britain. Watch this space for all the twists and turns that follow.

UAE-Israel Accord

The normalisation of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel is a bold step that will bring broader peace in the Middle East....

Business for good

A series on the families of UAE business leaders and their contribution to the UAE society.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Watch this space to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the world economy and what the vaccine means for people, investors and stocks globally....

2020 Review - 2021 Outlook

uae UAE economy to witness full recovery by 2022

economy UAE economy to post 2.5% growth this year after 5.8% contraction - central bank

economy Inflation in Saudi Arabia set to rise again over the next few months

financial services Despite pandemic, Saudi banks have thrived: KPMG

economy Widespread vaccination is the best policy to get economies, jobs growing - OECD

equities UAE banks' profitability will remain under pressure in 2021 - Moody's

hospitality UAE hotels among 'best performers' in 2020 with 51.7% average occupancy

islamic finance Global sukuk issuance to fall slightly in 2021 as financing needs ease

ipo MENA IPO activity to pick up in 2021 on back of positive regulatory changes

economy Saudi economy outlook: Modest recovery in 2021; non-oil GDP to grow by 3%

equities Outlook: Investors may find value in select equities despite higher valuations

aviation Dubai Airports CEO confident of 'steady, but optimistic outlook' in 2021

aviation Emirates airline doesn't see travel recovery until year-end

logistics Logistics industry outlook: UAE's Aramex expects market consolidation in 2021

logistics Dubai's DP World CEO says 2021 outlook 'remains uncertain'

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