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Yara Abi Farraj

Yara Abi Farraj is a digital editor and translator at Economy Middle East and Economy Saudi Arabia. She is currently pursuing her MA in International Affairs. With a passion for journalism, Yara covers the daily news in both English and Arabic.

Dubai’s Ramadan Souq to open tomorrow at Old Municipality Street Square

Dubai’s Ramadan Souq to open tomorrow at Old Municipality Street Square

Running until February 22, the event aims to preserve the authenticity of traditional customs

Emirates resumes flights to Beirut, Baghdad from February 1

Emirates resumes flights to Beirut, Baghdad from February 1

From 1 April, the airline will scale up its operations and add a second daily service to Beirut

Alibrahim says Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion pledge to U.S. to include investments, procurement

Alibrahim says Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion pledge to U.S. to include investments, procurement

"What we'll spend in the economy from the start of Vision 2030 to 2030 is 12 times that number," Alibrahim said

Saudi Arabia to host regular global WEF meetings starting Spring 2026

Saudi Arabia to host regular global WEF meetings starting Spring 2026

Last year, the WEF special meeting in Saudi Arabia focused on global collaboration, growth and energy

UAE and New Zealand commit to doubling exports, ensuring food security under new CEPA

UAE and New Zealand commit to doubling exports, ensuring food security under new CEPA

The value of non-oil trade between the UAE and New Zealand reached over $642 million in 9M 2024

Bank of Japan raises policy interest rate to 0.5 percent, highest in 17 years

Bank of Japan raises policy interest rate to 0.5 percent, highest in 17 years

Markets are pricing in one more 25-basis-point interest rate hike for Japan by the end of this year

Dubai property market: Top performing communities, emerging investment opportunities in 2025

Dubai property market: Top performing communities, emerging investment opportunities in 2025

Two communities stood out last year for their strong performance: Arabian Ranches 2 and Villanova

Davos 2025: Three new centers for Fourth Industrial Revolution announced

Davos 2025: Three new centers for Fourth Industrial Revolution announced

The upcoming centers in Muscat, Pretoria and Riyadh will tackle critical global challenges with innovative solutions

Qatar-Oman trade grows to $1.2 billion by July 2024, says Al Malki

Qatar-Oman trade grows to $1.2 billion by July 2024, says Al Malki

The two countries have witnessed significant growth in recent years, with Qatar's investments in Oman amounting to $5.2 billion

Davos 2025: Mariam Almheiri stresses UAE’s commitment to global collaboration, innovative solutions in future of food systems

Davos 2025: Mariam Almheiri stresses UAE’s commitment to global collaboration, innovative solutions in future of food systems

Almheiri stressed the urgency of integrating nutrition into the food, climate and agriculture ecosystems

Davos 2025: Trump promises “the largest tax cut in American history”

Davos 2025: Trump promises “the largest tax cut in American history”

Trump added that he would reduce corporate tax from 21 percent to 15 percent

UAE gold prices surge AED3.5, global rates hit 3-month high

UAE gold prices surge AED3.5, global rates hit 3-month high

The dollar lost over 1 percent this week, recording its worst weekly fall in two months