Gold prices in UAE fall as global trends weigh on bullion

Gold prices soar to 11-week high amid Trump jitters, dollar dip

Gold is sticking closely to its role as a safe haven during economic and geopolitical uncertainty

The world's most valuable brands revealed, includes these UAE firms

The world’s most valuable brands revealed, includes these UAE firms

The Global 500 report showed that the total value of the world’s 500 most valuable brands has grown by 10 per cent year-on-year

Dollar gains as Trump floats tariffs, threatens ‘taking back’ Panama Canal

His inauguration speech focused on emergencies in immigration and energy and a more expansionist foreign policy, including a pledge to take back the Panama Canal

From Musk to Zuckerberg: Tech billionaires flock to Trump’s inaugural

Among those seated prominently were the three richest men in the world

Zomato share price plunges for second day after profit shock

The company’s quick commerce arm, Blinkit, remains a major drag on performance

Trump Inauguration: Dollar dips, stocks creep higher as his second term dawns

Trump Inauguration: Dollar dips, stocks creep higher as his second term dawns

Trump promised a “brand new day of American strength” at a rally on Sunday, January 19.

Melania launches crypto meme, Donald Trumps falls by almost 50%

Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency meme coin

She announced the launch across social media

Five opportunities for growth in GCC's industrial sector in 2025

Five opportunities for growth in GCC’s industrial sector in 2025

The region’s strengths and strategic initiatives provide a solid foundation for growth and innovation that will enable manufacturers to thrive, despite the obstacles ahead

Lebanon’s bonds rally as parliament elects Joseph Aoun as president

Lebanon’s bonds, which have been in default since 2020, rallied shortly after Joseph Aoun’s victory was announced

Jordan sees 3.7% rise in FDI inflows in Q3 2024, reaching $457.8m

Jordan sees 3.7% rise in FDI inflows in Q3 2024, reaching $457.8m

Arab countries contributed nearly half (49.1 per cent) of the total FDI inflows, with Gulf Cooperation Council nations making up 31.7 per cent

India marks its 77th independence day

India aims to strengthen ties with US, engage with Trump

India’s government and industry groups favour a broader trade and investment pact with the United States to help manufacturers integrate into global supply chains

China'es economy enters a delation period

China cranks up fiscal stimulus in cash-for-clunkers moment

Special treasury bonds will be used to fund large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, state officials have said

Global population reaches 8.156 million in 2024

Global population reaches 8.156 billion in 2024

A further rise to 10 billion is projected in the second half of the century, despite declining growth rates

IMF grants Egypt initial approval of $1.2bn on fourth review

IMF grants Egypt initial approval of $1.2bn on fourth review

Egypt, grappling with high inflation and shortages of foreign currency, agreed to the $8bn, 46-month facility in March

DP World begins dredging work at Sengal's Port of Ndayane

DP World begins dredging work at Sengal’s Port of Ndayane

The port is expected to boost Senegal’s GDP by 3 per cent, increasing trade flows and potentially adding $15 bn in trade value by 2035

Egypt’s grid boosted as UAE’s AMEA Power switches on 500MW solar plant

Egypt’s new 500 megawatt plant will power 300,000 households and offset 782,300 tonnes of CO2 emissions

Global weather: 2024 on track to be warmest year on record, says WMO

The past decade (2015-2024) is now officially the warmest on record, with 2024 poised to exceed the record set by 2023, a WMO report showed

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

Oil prices climb amid fall of Syria’s Assad regime

Brent crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.51 per cent, to $71.48 per barrel on Monday amid the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime

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Abu Dhabi unveils expanded Golden Vendor list, covers 145 industries

By prioritising local content, the expanded list is poised to drive job creation, stimulate innovation, and accelerate Abu Dhabi’s transition to a diversified, non-oil economy

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6 major fallouts for Adani Group after US bribery indictment

The US has indicted its billionaire chairman Gautam Adani for alleged bribery and fraud to win contracts for a group company, Adani Green Energy

The future of work: How entrepreneurs are redefining work-life balance

The future of work: How entrepreneurs are redefining work-life balance

Flexible and hybrid work models have disrupted the traditional on-site working arrangement for many sectors, allowing for practices such as remote working

Comparing investment funds: MENA region versus the rest

Comparing investment funds: MENA region versus the rest

MENA funds have shown robust performance, particularly in the energy sector, driven by the region’s abundant natural resources

MENA IPO outlook remains positive in Q3 2024 despite global slowdown

MENA IPO outlook remains positive in Q3 despite global slowdown

The MENA IPO market is expected to close out 2024 on a high note, driven by government support for economic diversification and growing interest from regional and global investors in the MENA region’s dynamic opportunities

Trump 2.0: Wall Street gears up for possible lower taxes, deregulation

Trump made tariffs and tax cuts key elements of his pitch to voters, many of whom said the economy was the biggest issue of the election

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Markets ride ‘Trump trade’ as former president surges ahead

The results are affecting assets globally and determining the outlook for US debt, the strength of the dollar and a host of industries

Rashid Khan-Gandapur, Director, Real Estate Finance, Bank of London and The Middle East gives us insights into why GCC investors eye long-term gains through UK real estate regeneration

GCC investors eye long-term gains through UK real estate regeneration

With strategic focus on the UK real estate market, GCC investors are increasingly turning to asset enhancement and sustainable investments to capture strong returns and long-term growth

Putin: BRICS infrastructure enough for cross-border payments

Before the summit, Russia outlined an alternative payment system in national BRICS currencies that would include a new messaging system

Egypt’s sovereign dollar bonds fall, reversing gains on Saudi visit

Analysts had expected an announcement of fresh Saudi investment into Egypt, but bin Salman left without announcing any firm commitments

Putin says BRICS to power global economic growth

BRICS has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates as well as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

Kenya in talks for a $1.5bn commercial loan with UAE

The East African nation is seeking to diversify its sources of financing