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UAE Ministry of Sports launches innovative talent identification initiative with global partners

This initiative marks a key milestone in the Ministry’s vision to identify top athletes nationwide

UAE and Chad presidents discuss cooperation in trade, economy and investment

Collaboration aims to advance shared development and provide tangible benefits to both nations

World Economic Forum: Three UAE women selected for 2025 young global leaders council

Emirati youth's inclusion in a global community underscores their vital role in leadership and decision-making

TikTok could be spared in U.S.-China trade talks as Trump signals possible deal

Trump's remarks underscore a declining appetite for sharply higher tariffs after the market's violent reaction on April 2

Qatar, Russia commit $2.3 billion to joint investment fund for strategic sectors

Deal will target investments in technology, healthcare, minerals, and other sectors of mutual interest

IMF’s Georgieva confirms no recession ahead despite tariff tensions

In January, the IMF projected global growth of 3.3 percent this year and in 2026

Abu Dhabi: Sustainable manufacturing facility to convert industrial waste into green building materials

A joint committee will assess project viability and define future collaboration between the two parties

Japan’s trade surplus with U.S. reaches $63 billion by March end 

March 2025 sees Japan's trade surplus rise to $4 billion amid export growth

Stock market today: Nikkei rises, tech shares slip as U.S.-Japan trade talks see ‘big progress’

South Korea’s SE KOSPI Index rose 0.90 percent to 2,469.43 while the broader Topix index gained 1.08 percent to 2,525.04

Oil prices rise to $66.57 on tighter supply prospects as some OPEC members pledge more cuts

Both benchmarks are on track for their first weekly rise in three weeks after recording their highest levels since April 3 on Wednesday

Global economy could slow to 2.3 percent on escalating trade tensions, says UNCTAD

Global growth's fall below the 2.5 percent threshold is often associated with a global recessionary phase

GCC banks positioned to weather economic storms from U.S. trade policies: Report

New S&P report highlights GCC banks' solid strategies in volatile markets

Worldwide PC shipments increase 4.8 percent in Q1 2025, says Gartner

PC shipments in the U.S. grew 12.6 percent to 16 million units amid tariff fears

UAE, North Macedonia formalize economic and educational partnerships with new agreements

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah discussed with North Macedonia’s foreign minister strengthening bilateral ties 

Oman, Netherlands forge hydrogen agreements to boost clean energy collaboration

Signing occurred during the "state visit" of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Netherlands

Oil prices edge lower to $64.49 as IEA warns of slowing demand growth

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell by 16 cents, also down 0.3 percent, to $61.17

Dubai gold prices up AED5.25, global rates reach new high amid trade worries

The dollar index fell 0.4 percent, making gold more attractive to foreign currency holders

Apple regains top position: Shares rise amid tariff relief, market value surpasses $3 trillion

Trump announced lately that phones, computers, and chips would be exempt from the new tariffs

OPEC, IEA slash global oil demand growth forecast amid trade tensions

The IEA revised global oil demand up by 730,000 bpd, down from 1.03 million