Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, inaugurated the new online portal and automated system for environmental verification services today, aiming to enhance service efficiency for investors and exporters.
The Irbid Chamber of Industry recorded exports of approximately <strong>$83.7 million</strong> in April, reflecting cumulative growth that supports the resilience of the industrial sector amid economic challenges. This figure comes as the Jordanian industrial sector seeks to enhance its competitive capabilities and increase its share in foreign markets.
Abu Dhabi has announced a significant forecast for its non-oil foreign trade, expecting a rise of<strong> 36%</strong> by<strong> 2025</strong>. This initiative is part of the emirate's efforts to enhance economic diversification and reduce reliance on oil.
The Russian military fleet continues to escort commercial ships in the Baltic Sea to protect them from threats posed by NATO vessels. This move comes amid Western assertions of intent to cripple Russia's foreign trade.
The Saudi Riyal has shown significant stability at the close of trading on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Prices remained steady compared to previous days, indicating a balanced market situation.
Official data reveals that Vietnam's economy experienced a slowdown in GDP growth to <strong>7.83%</strong> in the first quarter of 2023, down from <strong>8.46%</strong> in the previous quarter. This decline is attributed to pressures from rising oil prices imported from the Middle East.
Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, announced plans to increase the number of comprehensive economic partnership agreements for the UAE in 2025. This initiative aims to enhance economic relations with other countries.
Data from the General Authority for Statistics reveals that Saudi Arabia's merchandise imports increased by <strong>7%</strong> in January 2026, reaching approximately <strong>81.4 billion riyals</strong> compared to the same month last year. However, imports declined by <strong>3%</strong> compared to December 2025.
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced a new initiative to extend the exemption period for storage fees on empty containers arriving at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and Jubail Commercial Port. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of Saudi ports and support national export activities.
Jordanian national exports showed a remarkable positive performance in January 2023, increasing by <strong>11.2%</strong> compared to the same month last year. This growth reflects a recovery in the national economy.