K-Food goes regional: AKI partners with CJ Corporation for Middle East expansion

K-Food goes regional: AKI partners with CJ Corporation for Middle East expansion

AKI Consumer and CJ Foods will introduce a wider range of K-Food offerings to consumers across the UAE, Saudi, and neighbouring markets

Al Khayyat Investments signs MoUs with Cainiao, BioBAY to boost cooperation

These partnerships mark a milestone in AKI’s expansion and reflect the shared commitment of the UAE and China to foster innovation and trade

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil boom: Export certificates jump 10.3% in a year

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil boom: Export certificates jump 10.3% in a year

Between June 2024 and June 2025, certificates of origin issued by the Chamber rose by 10.3 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier

Gold rises higher: Is a $3,400 breakout next as dollar stumbles?

Gold rises higher: Is a $3,400 breakout next as dollar stumbles?

The dollar languished near multi-week lows against its rivals, making gold less expensive for holders of other currencies

Trump's trade war: Tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

Trump’s trade war: Tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

The United States would start imposing tariffs and other measures on Russia if Moscow showed no progress toward ending tensions in Ukraine

Trump tariff

Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs, markets tumble

The presidential order listed higher import duty rates of 10 per cent to 41 per cent starting in seven days for 69 trading partners

Dubai’s real estate market 2025: Role of brokers explained

Dubai’s real estate market 2025: Role of brokers explained

Brokers facilitated 42,181 real estate transactions between January and June, generating commissions totalling more than Dhs3.23bn

No more cash? UAE launches digital payment solution for cargo

No more cash? UAE launches digital payment solution for cargo

The collaboration signals a shift away from traditional, manual payment systems, such as cash transactions, that still dominate the cargo industry

Emirates Group is hiring 17,300 professionals: Benefits, procedure explained

This UAE company is hiring 17,300 professionals – see all details

Hundreds of recruits are needed in key areas such as cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams

UAE tightens tax rules on sugary drinks: What you need to know

The move aligns with the UAE’s broader public health strategy aimed at reducing sugar consumption, encouraging healthier lifestyles

Mubadala announces agreement to invest in Loscam International

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Loscam operates across 12 markets including Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Greater China

Dubai Airshow 2025: Big players, top tech, aviation innovations unveiled

Dubai Airshow 2025: Expect big players, aviation innovations

The show will reflect the UAE’s bold vision for aviation, aligning with the sector’s rapid growth trajectory

Apollo, Mubadala extend multi-billion-dollar partnership

Dollar struggles near 4-year lows as Trump’s tax bill and tariffs weigh

The dollar, which measures the US currency against six others, slipped to 96.612, its lowest since February 2022

Oil steady after smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output hike

Oil falls on prospect of more OPEC+ supply, easing risks in Mideast

Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 13 cents, or 0.19 per cent, to $67.64 a barrel by 0344 GMT, ahead of the August contract’s expiry later on Monday

Gulf Business panel: What’s next for IPOs, investments and generational wealth in UAE?

As global and regional dynamics continue to shift, the Gulf Business panel reaffirmed the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for investment innovation and long-term growth planning

Amazon exercises option to acquire direct stake in Valu

Amazon exercises option to acquire direct stake in Valu

The agreement stems from a 2022 deal in which Amazon invested $10m in global depositary receipts (GDRs) of EFG Holding

Here’s where Riyadh ranks in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report

Saudi Arabia’s remarkable progress highlights its rapid development in the entrepreneurial landscape

UAE economy hits Dhs1.776tn as non-oil sectors drive growth

Non-oil sectors accounted for 75.5 per cent of the UAE’s GDP by the end of 2024—an outcome the minister attributes to strong leadership

Everything you need to know about the UAE’s basic health insurance plan

This digital transformation is expected to reduce administrative delays and help create a seamless patient journey from diagnosis to treatment

Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence application

Binance launches in Syria: What users need to know

Binance, which holds 21 regulatory licenses worldwide, will enable Syrian users to access a full suite of crypto services

Record gold prices shift Indian festive demand toward coins over jewellery

Is the dollar driving gold prices down? Here’s what you need to know

The dollar index rose 0.3 per cent against its rivals, making gold more expensive for other currency holders

Saudi Aramco reports 15% drop in Q3 profit, maintains dividend

Saudi Arabian Oil Company Aramco completes $5bn bond issuance

According to Aramco, the tranches include $1.5bn in senior notes maturing in 2030 with a coupon rate of 4.7 per cent

Here’s why Sir Tim Clark sees positive progress at troubled Boeing

Boeing is trying to stabilise and ramp up production after a quality crisis and then labour strike shuttered production of most of its aircraft last year

Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties

The European Union has been pushing for a jointly agreed framework text for the talks but the two sides remain too far apart

Gold tops $4,300, set for biggest weekly surge since 2008

Gold hits two-week high: How are investors responsible for it?

The dollar is hovering near a two-week low hit in the previous session, making greenback-priced gold cheaper for holders of overseas currency

Emiratisation targets for UAE’s private sector companies: What you need to know

These companies are also expected to achieve a growth of at least 1 per cent in the number of UAE citizens employed in skilled jobs

UAE’s Fujairah marine fuel sales hit over a year’s high in April

Bunker volumes in April climbed 4.6 per cent from the previous month, while edging 4.8 per cent higher from the same month last year

Global digital transformation boom: How is Huawei driving cybersecurity innovation

Global digital transformation boom: How is Huawei driving cybersecurity innovation

In 2024, Huawei invested $24.6bn in research and development, representing 20.8 per cent of its annual revenue

Oil prices slip on concerns over US-China trade tensions

OPEC+ to further speed up oil output hikes

OPEC+ shocked oil markets in April by agreeing a bigger-than-expected output hike for May despite weak prices and slowing demand

Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO after 60 years at helm

Abel, who has long been identified by Berkshire to be Buffett’s successor, may not have the star power of Buffett