Having trouble reading this email?  View it in your browser  Despite COVID-19, GCC businesses have opportunities for growth COVID-19 could play out in three ways according to Frost & Sullivan VIDEO: UAE at the forefront of battle against COVID-19 As the battle against the coronavirus pandemic continues, the UAE has taken unprecedented measures to support the business community and the safety of all residents. Zawya has collated all the key developments in the nation's fight against COVID-19 in the past week in this video. IMF predicts negative GDP growth for GCC over collapsing oil prices Due to the economic fall out of the coronavirus pandemic, the global economy is expected to shrink by 3% during this year What's your COVID-19 investment strategy? Defensive stocks offer safety, growth Focus shift to strategies that consider a recovery in business and economic activity Egypt's e-commerce businesses are thriving despite coronavirus E-commerce platforms handle a rapid stream of transactions $7bln Saudi bond sale oversubscribed - MoF Issuance was more than 7 times oversubscribed with total orders amounting to more than $54bln Novel strategies: Finding jobs and building careers in the age of COVID-19 Dim economic conditions mean more layoffs as companies streamline operations in the face of tough times ahead. Here's how to make it through this pandemic Read more on ZAWYA.com Keep track of what’s happening in global markets. Sign up to our Daily Morning Briefing.                                   All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Refinitiv content, including by framing or similar means, is prohibited without the prior written consent of Refinitiv. Refinitiv and the Refinitiv logo are trademarks of Refinitiv and its affiliated companies. Your privacy and trust are important to us. For more information we invite you to review our Privacy Statement. You are receiving this newsletter because you are in ZAWYA's database of newsletter subscriptions. To opt out of this newsletter, please click here to unsubscribe. Refinitiv, Office 501, Building No. 1, Dubai Media City, PO Box 1426, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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