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Top holiday travel destinations for UAE residents in 2024

Cities like London, Bangkok, and Istanbul enchant UAE travelers with culture and holiday cheer 

Crude oil prices show little movement ahead of Fed meeting

Brent oil futures for February delivery held steady at $73.20 a barrel

OPEC Fund authorizes nearly $1 billion in new development financing

These initiatives support global nations by improving infrastructure, food security, renewable energy, and economic resilience

UAE, global gold prices show minimal movement ahead of Fed meeting

Gold consolidated between $2,600 and $2,700 as traders bought dollars before key central bank meetings

Crude oil prices fall ahead of Fed meeting amid weak Chinese economic data

Brent Oil Futures decreased by 0.2 percent, settling at $73.81 per barrel

Bitcoin surges to record high $106,533 on U.S. strategic reserve plans

Since the November 5 election, Bitcoin has surged more than 50 percent

Crude oil prices dip amid cautious market sentiment and Fed meeting

Brent Oil Futures expiring in February fell 0.3 percent to $74.28 a barrel

Boeing invests $1 billion to boost 787 Dreamliner production in South Carolina

The expansion will generate 500 jobs and is projected to be operational by early 2027 

ADFW 2024: World Bank commends UAE efforts in tackling global climate challenges

The World Bank is committed to achieving the SDGs and highlights the importance of collaborating with the UAE 

ECB cuts interest rates again amid euro zone economic challenges

The ECB unanimously decided to reduce the deposit rate by 25 basis points

Oil prices dip amid supply surplus expectations and China’s stimulus efforts

Brent oil futures fell by 0.1 percent to $73.34 per barrel

Understanding Google Gemini 2.0: Key features and implications for businesses and consumers

Gemini AI is part of Google's ongoing effort to integrate advanced AI technologies into its products and services

La Niña’s impact on 2024’s record-breaking heat: What you need to know

New report suggests that 2024 might be the hottest year on record

Apple iOS update: Users can now access ChatGPT using Siri

Apple users can choose whether to enable ChatGPT integration and are in full control of when to use it

Hard-to-abate sectors cut emissions, but still offtrack for net-zero targets: Report

Interestingly, the these industries achieved a 0.9 percent reduction in absolute emissions from 2022 to 2023

OPEC cuts oil demand growth forecast for 2024, 2025

2024 global oil demand to rise by 1.61 million barrels per day, down from 1.82 million barrels per day last month

Willow: What are the key features of Google’s new quantum chip?

The new chip features 105 qubits, allowing for more complex computations and enhances the chip's overall performance

AI to add $19.9 trillion to global economy, account for 3.5 percent of GDP by 2030: Report

98 percent of executives prioritize AI investments, driving rapid funding increases and highlighting AI's value 

AD Ports Group assigned new A1 Credit Rating by Moody’s

The A1 rating is the fifth-highest on Moody’s scale, indicating upper-medium investment grade and low credit risk 

Oil prices surge modestly amid China’s stimulus optimism and U.S. economic indicators

Brent crude futures for February delivery ascended by 0.4 percent to $72.47 a barrel

Oil prices slip as market reacts to China’s stimulus and Middle East instability

Brent oil futures for February delivery decreased by 0.2 percent, settling at $72.00 per barrel

Oil prices rise on Middle East uncertainty despite weaker China demand

The number of oil and gas rigs deployed in the U.S. last week hit the highest since mid-September

10 fastest-growing economies in the world in 2024

Guyana is expected to be the fastest-growing economy this year with real GDP expected to 43.8 percent