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Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka honors pioneering women through manga art

By blending Saudi narratives with Japanese illustration, the pavilion creates a powerful cultural dialogue that resonates with both local and international visitors

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 to highlight smart mobility innovations

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week is set to become a leading platform for forging strategic partnerships, fostering innovation, and accelerating the deployment of autonomous solutions

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, Wall Street on track for August’s biggest one-week decline

S&P 500 futures were down 0.11 percent, while Nasdaq futures fell 0.20 percent

Crude oil holds at $67.66, prices set for first weekly gain in two weeks as Ukraine peace prospects wane

Brent has risen 2.7 percent this week, while the WTI has gained 1.1 percent

New 15 percent U.S. tariff replaces higher rates, cutting costs for European autos and pharmaceuticals

The U.S. and EU outline tariffs to enhance economic ties and balance reciprocal rates

Abu Dhabi Chamber appoints Ali Mohammad Al Marzooqi as director general to lead Roadmap 2025–2028

With more than 158,000 member companies, Abu Dhabi Chamber plays a pivotal role in connecting businesses with resources, partners, and opportunities, both locally and internationally

DP World, Japan’s ITOCHU partner to unlock new trade opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa 

Both organizations will explore opportunities to improve connectivity and support Japanese enterprises in Africa 

Over 90 percent of Russia-India trade now settled in Roubles and Rupees

This shift reduces reliance on the U.S. dollar, enhancing financial sovereignty for both nations 

Trump’s bond investments exceed $100 million since inauguration

Disclosures reveal around 690 bond transactions involving corporate and municipal bonds across the U.S

Smart City Expo and GSMA Digital Leaders Program to debut at MWC25 Doha

The MWC Doha will gather international leaders to explore the future of connected, sustainable cities

Stock market today: Nasdaq extends decline as dollar firms ahead of Jackson Hole

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has expressed reluctance to cut rates due to anticipated tariff-driven price pressures this summer

Crude oil prices rise to $67.09 as large U.S. inventory drop signals strong demand

U.S. crude inventories fell by 6 million barrels last week to 420.7 million

July 2025 sees eurozone inflation steady at 2 percent as EU climbs to 2.4 percent

Services contributed significantly to inflation, adding 1.46 percentage points

Masdar assigned ‘AA-’ credit rating with stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings

Masdar’s activities are closely tied to the UAE's renewable energy goals, making it a key government-related entity (GRE)

Qatar Financial Center records 64 percent surge in registrations in H1 2025

The strong H1 performance follows a series of market-friendly reforms introduced by QFC to streamline market entry and attract global business

Crypto stocks plunge as investors shift to risk-off mode amid rising inflation, faltering tech stocks

Bitcoin fell nearly 3 percent as Ethereum dropped over 5 percent, reflecting broader market volatility 

Alef Education taps Liquid AI to scale private generative models across 14,000 schools worldwide

The collaboration aims to deliver generative AI capabilities that enhance core educational workflows

China maintains benchmark lending rates at 3 percent as economic momentum shows signs of weakness

Maintaining these rates aims to ease the debt burden and encourage investment and consumer spending 

Stock market today: U.S. bearish as Nasdaq drops 1.5 percent ahead of Fed meeting, European and Asian markets decline

Significant losses in mega-cap tech stocks like Nvidia contributed to the Nasdaq's sharp decline

Dubai 24-carat gold price today little changed at AED402, global rates hit three-week low ahead of Fed symposium

The yellow metal reached a near three-week low as the dollar strengthened, impacting investor sentiment significantly

Crude oil prices rise 0.15 percent to $65.89 as supply concerns grow, Ukraine peace talks stall

Ongoing geopolitical events hinder supply growth, affecting global oil prices and market stability

Jordan sees record growth in medical tourism with over 92,000 visitors by May 2025

More than 224,000 medical tourists visited Jordan in 2024 — up from 202,592 in 2023 and 191,532 in 2022

Egypt-Japan Investment Forum yields 12 agreements in renewable energy, tourism, and technology

Further MoUs focused on education, industrial development, and green economy 

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi leads MENA in minimally invasive brain aneurysm treatment

The milestone highlights Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s continued leadership in advanced neurological care and innovation