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World’s top 20 airports for 2025 revealed, Qatar’s Hamad International Airport leads region

Hamad International Airport also won World’s Best Airport Shopping and the Best Airport in the Middle East in 2025

UAE, Indonesia forge new agreements in economy, investment and renewable energy

Agreements established cooperation in security, Islamic affairs, and other areas for a holistic partnership

WTO warns U.S.-China trade tensions could slash global trade by 80 percent, risking 7 percent GDP drop

The preliminary estimate came as Trump raised tariffs on China but paused others for 90 days

Stock market today: Tech, Asian shares surge after Trump pauses tariffs

Tech stocks also witnessed a major increase, with Nvidia shares gaining 18.72 percent and Tesla rising 22.69 percent

Oil prices decline over 1 percent as U.S. ramps up China tariffs

Following the tariff pause for most countries, oil prices settled 4 percent higher on Wednesday

EU approves first wave of countermeasures against U.S. tariffs

The European Union will target a range of U.S. imports starting next Tuesday in response to the U.S. tariffs on metals

Business travel in MENA set to soar to $270.8 billion by 2030: Report

Business travel in the MENA region rose by 50 percent in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024

China retaliates with 84 percent tariffs on U.S. goods

The European Union is also preparing its own retaliatory measures for later on Wednesday

Dubai, Abu Dhabi achieve top rankings in 2025 smart city index

AlUla in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait City in Kuwait, and Manama in Bahrain have emerged as notable contenders

Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable company amid trade war concerns

On Tuesday, Apple shares fell to an 11-month low during aftermarket trading

UAE and Kazakhstan central banks forge cooperation for financial market regulation, development

Agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and information exchange in areas of mutual interest

UAE strengthens trade with Congo, offers 99.5 percent tariff exemptions: Al Zeyoudi

Congo’s key sectors set to thrive under the new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Trump says U.S. will announce “major” tariff on pharmaceutical imports

Trump noted that these tariffs will incentivize drug companies to move their operations to the U.S.

Egypt secures nine development agreements worth $290.2 million with France, EU

These deals will support priority projects in water treatment, sanitation, electricity, and rail transport sectors

UAE, Congo sign CEPA to elevate bilateral non-oil trade to $7.2 billion by 2032

Agreement will usher in a new era of collaboration in various economic sectors

Canada implements 25 percent counter-tariffs on U.S. vehicles

Canada is the largest U.S. car export market, with 8 percent non-compliant vehicles estimated

Oil prices hit four-year low amid U.S. 104 percent tariffs on China

Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on China by 50 percent, escalating tensions significantly

Stocks slide following U.S. 104 percent tariffs on China

Since Trump's tariff announcement, S&P 500 companies have lost $5.8 trillion in market value

Dubai gold prices fall AED5, global rates stall amid U.S. tariff concerns

White House's 104 percent tariffs on China spiked the VIX, causing sharp declines in major indices

OPEC oil output drops by 110,000 barrels per day in March, survey reveals

OPEC+ postponed output increases until April and extended cuts unwinding to the end of 2026 

Arab, Asian, and European stock markets recover, U.S. futures rise amid tariff turmoil

The Saudi TASI index rose by 1.8 percent at the start of trading

Egypt aims for $60 billion in foreign direct investment, $145 billion in exports

The country aims for 65 percent private sector contribution by 2030

Egypt, France ink $7.68 billion agreement for green hydrogen facility

The agreement was signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Egypt

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed arrives in New Delhi on first official visit to India

His Highness will engage with senior officials to strengthen bilateral partnerships during his visit