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International Monetary Fund Director Kristalina Georgieva predicted that global inflation will fall to 3.8% this year and 3.4% in 2027 due to lower demand and lower energy prices.”Despite major changes in the geopolitical situation, trade policies, technology and demographics, global growth has remained remarkably stable,” Georgieva said in a speech at a financial forum.Enhanced integrationGeorgieva called for greater trade integration. He added: “In a world characterized by trade fragmentation, strengthening trade integration is critical.”She explained: “What we have seen this year is that trade has not declined as much as we feared and is actually growing at a slightly slower…

After officially announcing his transfer to Al Hilal, French player Karim Benzema said goodbye to the fans of Al Ittihad in his own way, paying tribute to the club’s fans who supported him throughout the final period when they were crowned league and King’s Cup champions last season. This was communicated through Benzema’s official account on the social networking site X, where he said: “This chapter is over, but the respect and gratitude will remain forever.” He continued: “I would like to thank the club, the staff, my teammates and especially the fans who give me so much welcome, love…

Governor Sami Al Husseini of the Directorate General of Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshat) pledged to work with relevant authorities to expedite the payment of dues of delinquent private sector facilities, stressing that the role of the Directorate is not to provide direct financial support, but rather is limited to mediation, follow-up and overcoming obstacles.This happened today (Monday) during a public meeting organized by the Taif Chamber of Commerce and Industry, when Al-Husseini discussed a complaint lodged by a medical facility about six months ago regarding the late payment of membership fees for purchasing services for the Ministry of Health…

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that his country is offering services to transfer surplus enriched uranium from Iran, considering this an option that could contribute to easing tensions between the many international parties involved in the Iranian nuclear issue.Foreign Minister Peskov said in a press statement yesterday (Monday) that the proposal had been on the agenda for a long time and that Russia was proposing it as one of the practical solutions that could remove “factors of anxiety” for many countries within the framework of efforts to de-escalate tensions.The Kremlin spokesperson added that Russia continues to communicate with all…

Türkiye’s trade deficit widened by 11.2% year-on-year in January last year, reaching $8.4 billion. This was announced today by Turkish Trade Minister Omar Porat.Preliminary trade data for the month showed that imports remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, recording $28.7 billion, while exports fell by 3.9% to $20.3 billion.Earlier, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed that Turkey’s external trade deficit increased by 11.9% in 2025, reaching $92.01 billion. tradeAccording to the data, exports increased by 4.4% to $273.36 billion, while imports increased by 6.2% to $365.37 billion.According to the data, the foreign trade deficit expanded at an…

Saudi Arabia’s main stock index rose today by 153.61 points to close at 11,321.09 points, with 5.8 billion riyals worth of transactions taking place.According to the Saudi News Agency’s daily economic bulletin for the Saudi stock market, the volume of traded shares reached 240 million shares, of which 207 companies recorded gains, while 55 companies closed with declines.Pharmaceutical companies, Lasan, Knowledge City, Electrical Industries and Marden had the highest share prices in the trade, while Najran Cement, AMAC, Saudi Cables, Namar Chemicals and Construction Plants had the lowest share prices, with gains and losses ranging from 7.26% to 2.11%.most activeSaudi…

In some cases, of the three components of a state, the territorial component (second) appears to be more important than the demographic component (first). Even though the population factor is the pillar of the national tent, without the population factor, the nation would not have been established in the first place. Without a safe zone that can protect against all dangers lurking from within and without, the stability of the national project, and ultimately its survival, cannot be guaranteed.In other words, there are two types of borders that separate the beginning of one (state’s) sovereignty from another. The first is…

As Saudi Vision 2030 aims to raise the private sector’s contribution to gross domestic product to 65% by 2030, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Private Sector Forum continue to strengthen their position as one of the leading economic platforms for strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors.PIF is considered one of the most influential investment bodies at the global level, given its role in directing investments to new and promising sectors and contributing to reshaping the character of the regional and global economy, in addition to supporting the Saudi economic transformation path.Supports local content PIF’s role in…

Follow Okaz channel on WhatsApp Together with the Custodian of the Camel Festival of the Two Holy Mosques, we spent 10 days in Riyad Al Majid and Riyad Al Ezz, during which we read about the past that lives with us, the present that we live in, and the future. That title includes details that will please all who love us and anger those who hate us.Al-Janadriyah, representing the title of Leader, lives within us through the characteristics of yesterday and today and rereads its characteristics in actions among us in relation to the country in which we live.The festival,…

US President Donald Trump is preparing to launch a strategic stockpile of critical minerals project with an initial value of $12 billion aimed at protecting US companies from supply chain shocks and reducing dependence on China.U.S. government officials told Bloomberg that the project is being financed with $10 billion in loans from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, as well as $1.67 billion in private capital.Participating companiesOfficials added that the project would also include rare earth elements such as gallium and cobalt, as well as critical minerals, used to make products such as iPhones, batteries and jet engines.More than a dozen companies…