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Microsoft reports CrowdStrike software update affected 8.5 million Windows devices

The broad economic and societal impacts reflect the use of CrowdStrike by enterprises running critical services, Microsoft said

Oil prices fall to 1.5-month low amid weak outlook and surplus concerns

Brent oil futures expiring in September fell 0.2 percent to $82.26 a barrel

Global electricity demand to grow 4 percent in 2024, highest rise since 2007: Report

Share of renewable source in global electricity supply is forecast to rise from 30 percent in 2023 to 35 percent in 2025

Oil prices rise as investors look for additional U.S. rate cut cues

China's slower-than-expected economic growth sparked concerns over the country's demand for oil which continues to impact prices

UAE and global gold prices lose luster amid profit-taking, dollar strength

In the UAE, gold prices fell with 24-carat gold inching up to AED293.50 per gram

Widespread Microsoft outage cripples airports, businesses after CrowdStrike glitch

The issue appears to be related to software from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike

ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, ‘wide open’ on September decision

The Central Bank wants more evidence that inflation is still on track to reach the 2 percent target by the end of 2024

Oil prices retreat amid doubts about China’s demand outlook, signaling weekly losses

Brent oil futures for September delivery shed 0.5 percent to $84.73 per barrel

Samsung Galaxy Ring: 5 reasons you can consider buying the wearable

Galaxy Ring is a worthy debut product and Samsung’s just getting started

Oil prices rise amid declining U.S. crude inventories, Fed rate cut expectations

Brent futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 32 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $85.40 per barrel

IMF maintains global GDP growth forecast at 3.2 percent for 2024

For the Middle East and Central Asia, oil production and regional conflicts continue to weigh on prospects

Oil prices stabilize amid declining U.S. reserves, slower China demand

Brent crude oil futures were down by 4 cents to $83.69 per barrel

Global sukuk issuances rise to $91.9 billion in H1 2024, says S&P

The total volume of sustainable sukuk issuances reached $5.2 billion during H1 of 2024

Oil prices dip amidst Chinese economic slowdown, anticipation of Fed interest rate cuts

Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.25 percent, to $84.64 per barrel

Global LNG trade rises 3.1 percent in 2023 on rising demand: Report

Exports from the three largest global LNG exporters, the U.S, Australia and Qatar, accounted for 60 percent of all LNG exports in 2023

Bitcoin surges to two-week high, rises 3.26 percent to $62,956.60

U.S. ETF launch raised the world's largest cryptocurrency to a record high of $73,803.25 in mid-March

Oil prices steady amid strengthening dollar, concerns over weakening demand in China

Brent oil futures for September delivery recorded $85.10 per barrel

Popular attractions to visit in the UAE, Middle East region and the world in 2024

For the first time ever, the Empire State Building in New York City climbed to the top as the No. 1 attraction globally

Oil prices rise on softer U.S. inflation, summer demand hopes

Brent oil futures for September delivery rose 0.1 percent to $85.52 per barrel

OPEC maintains oil demand forecast on resilient global economic growth, air travel growth

OPEC raised its forecast for world economic growth this year to 2.9 percent from 2.8 percent

Oil prices rise on weaker dollar, tighter supply bets ahead of CPI data

Brent Oil Futures expiring in September rose 0.7 percent to $85.74 a barrel

What Google’s latest move on Entrust certificates means for Chrome users

When users visit websites that use an Entrust certificate, they’ll get security warnings indicating that the site is not secure