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WHO: Over 666 million people still lack electricity despite global progress

The report calls for a renewed focus on scalable, affordable solutions from decentralized solar power to clean cooking technologies

Trump to launch stablecoin audit, new app to enhance crypto accessibility for everyday investors

The platform emphasizes a break from traditional banking by embracing decentralized finance and innovation 

Nvidia’s stock soars over 4 percent as it reclaims top spot by surpassing Microsoft as most valuable company

The chipmaker’s stock rebounded by 63 percent, adding nearly $1.5 trillion in market value this year

Oil prices rise 0.33 percent to $67.9 as dip in U.S. crude stocks signals strong demand

Crude inventories dipped 5.8 million barrels, the EIA said, exceeding analysts' expectations for a 797,000-barrel decline

Over 40 percent of agentic AI projects face cancellation by 2027: Gartner

By 2028, 15 percent of work decisions could be made autonomously by AI 

U.S. current account deficit hits record high as foreign direct investment plummets to $52.8 billion in Q1 2025

The decrease coincided with heightened business uncertainty over President Trump's tariff proposals and policies.

Addleshaw Goddard strengthens Middle East operations with new office in ADGM

The move marks a significant milestone in Addleshaw Goddard's strategic growth across the Middle East

Stock market today: Asian shares rise, dollar hovers near four-year low amid Mideast ceasefire

In the Asian stock market, Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.3 percent and Taiwan’s benchmark climbed 1.09 percent

Crude oil prices surge over 1 percent to above $67 amid Middle East stability

Concerns rise over the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly a fifth of global oil flows

The unseen lifeline: How travel insurance is adapting to a world in flux

The wise traveler will view their insurance policy not as an all-encompassing shield, but as one vital layer of protection in an unpredictable world

Stock market today: Shares rally, dollar declines as Mideast ceasefire comes into effect

S&P 500 futures gained 0.80 percent and Nasdaq futures rose 1.13 percent

Crude oil prices plunge 3 percent to $68.75 as tensions ease in the Middle East

Investors expect a return to normalcy in oil if the ceasefire terms are upheld

New “industrial sunbelt” countries to overtake world’s biggest economies in clean industry race

Industrial sunbelt countries have secured a fifth of investment in clean industrial plants to date

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