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A voice of transformation: BAT group CFO Soraya Benchikh’s bold journey across borders and boardrooms

Benchikh's focus is on driving innovation that could transform public health while ensuring sustainability of the business and shareholder value

ADIO and ADPIC launch unified model to accelerate public-private partnerships

The agreement establishes a unified operating model aimed at streamlining the planning, structuring, and procurement of capital projects

How European family offices are reallocating capital towards the UAE

The UAE imposes no personal income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax

Crude oil prices surge to highest levels since January amid Strait of Hormuz closure concerns

Goldman Sachs predicts Brent could peak at $110 if oil flows through the strait are disrupted

Dubai 24-carat gold price today remains above AED405 amid rising dollar, Middle East tensions

Investors shifted to the dollar following U.S. airstrikes, impacting gold and commodity markets

Bahrain and U.K. ink $2.7 billion strategic investment partnership for carbon reduction, sustainable development

Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa emphasized the enduring strength of relations between Bahrain and the U.K.

Saudi Arabia launches massive summer 2025 tourism campaign to attract global visitors

Saudi Arabia's “Color Your Summer” invites visitors to explore six key destinations that offer a seamless blend of nature, adventure, and culture

What to expect from Elon Musk’s X as it unveils plans to launch investment, trading services

Plans are also underway to introduce an X-branded credit or debit card by the end of 2025

Global green building network rolls out new digital tool to support climate-resilient goals

The tool is intended to serve as both a diagnostic instrument and a platform for coordinated action between now and COP30

Turkey central bank holds interest rates at 46 percent amid geopolitical tensions

Market rates, such as the Turkish Lira Overnight Reference Rate (TLREF), have also aligned in the 46 percent range

Global FDI falls 11 percent in 2024 amid major slowdown in Europe, developed economies: UNCTAD

In too many economies, capital is stagnating or bypassing entirely the sectors that matter most, said UNCTAD

TikTok gets 90-day reprieve as Trump pushes ByteDance divestment deadline

White House lawyers and the Department of Justice believed the extension was on strong legal footing

Oil prices fall $1.64 after U.S. delays decision on involvement in Mideast conflict

Trump will decide whether the U.S. will get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks, the White House said

Bank of England maintains interest rates at 4.25 percent citing a “highly unpredictable world”

Governor emphasized that interest rates are on a gradual downward path for the U.K.

75 percent of new analytics content to leverage GenAI by 2027: Gartner

GenAI-powered analytics will enable dynamic decisions, transforming enterprise software and business processes.

OPEC Fund unveils $720 million financing to support global development initiatives in several countries

A $212 million loan with Oman will improve connectivity through the Khasab–Daba–Lima Road Project 

U.S. Treasury to sell $183 billion in bonds this month

Auction results for two-year, five-year, and seven-year notes will be announced next week 

Visa expands stablecoin initiatives in CEMEA, partners with African fintech Yellow Card

Stablecoins are emerging as one of the most promising tools for faster and more accessible digital payments

Future cities in focus: Key takeaways from the final day of ADIS 2025

ADIS 2025 has firmly positioned itself as a leading global forum for infrastructure dialogue, demonstrating Abu Dhabi’s bold and forward-looking urban development agenda

Crude oil prices fall to $76.52 as investors weigh potential U.S. involvement in Mideast tensions

Lower Iranian supply and risk of wider disruption could push Brent crude above $90, said Goldman Sachs.

Global energy transition gains at fastest pace since pre-COVID levels, but challenges persist: WEF

The report revealed that the UAE recorded the strongest year-on-year gain in a decade

Global agrifood systems need $1.1 trillion annually to achieve sustainability by 2030

The global community can unlock the capital needed to secure food systems for future generations

Global investors convene in Abu Dhabi to explore infrastructure opportunities at ADIS 2025

ADIS 2025 brought together over 70 global speakers, 30-plus exhibitors, and a diverse assembly of policymakers, investors, innovators, and industry leaders from around the world

Crude oil prices surge above $76.6 on worries over Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Fed discussions this week may lead to a 25 basis point rate cut sooner than expected