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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.

UAE inks partnership to send first Emirati astronaut to Moon’s orbit

UAE inks partnership to send first Emirati astronaut to Moon’s orbit

Thales Alenia Space becomes a strategic partner in the UAE’s role in the Lunar Gateway Space Station

Global healthcare private equity soars to $115 billion in 2024, second-highest deal value on record: Report

Global healthcare private equity soars to $115 billion in 2024, second-highest deal value on record: Report

Biopharma sector's scalability and alignment with national health agendas have made it a focal point for Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds

China retaliates with targeted tariffs after Trump imposes addition 10 percent charge

China retaliates with targeted tariffs after Trump imposes addition 10 percent charge

China's Ministry of Finance said it would impose tariffs of 15 percent on U.S. coal and LNG and 10 percent on crude oil

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy records best performance since 2014 in January, says PMI

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy records best performance since 2014 in January, says PMI

Saudi Arabia witnessed a rise in export sales, which was another factor behind the sharp increase in total new orders

Sheikh Hamdan approves Therme Dubai, world’s tallest well-being resort

Sheikh Hamdan approves Therme Dubai, world’s tallest well-being resort

With a cost of around AED2 billion, a consortium of local and international financing partners will fund the project

Multiply Group’s EBITDA grows 15 percent to record $508.31 million

Multiply Group’s EBITDA grows 15 percent to record $508.31 million

The group's revenue surged 56 percent year-on-year to over AED2 billion

UAE gold prices rise AED2.5, global rates hit record high on Trump tariff concerns

UAE gold prices rise AED2.5, global rates hit record high on Trump tariff concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump suspended tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday

DIEZ, Dubai Land Department partner to support Proptech sector’s growth

DIEZ, Dubai Land Department partner to support Proptech sector’s growth

DIEZ will facilitate access to venture capital networks and investors, and provide support to promising companies

UAE-Kuwait Week kicks off to strengthen longstanding economic, cultural ties

UAE-Kuwait Week kicks off to strengthen longstanding economic, cultural ties

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Kuwait grew 9 percent last year to $13.6 billion

Trump’s tariff policies explained: EU next in line following Canada, Mexico and China

Trump’s tariff policies explained: EU next in line following Canada, Mexico and China

When asked about the UK, the US president said that trade issues with the UK could be worked out

Meta AI launches in MENA region: AI assistant now available in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Meta AI launches in MENA region: AI assistant now available in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Expansion introduces support for Arabic, making Meta AI accessible to even more people across the MENA region