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Microsoft becomes second company to achieve $4 trillion valuation after Nvidia

Microsoft's remarkable earnings report highlighted substantial returns on its investments in AI technologies 

Binghatti Holding’s $500 million sukuk attracts solid investor interest with 5 times oversubscription

Binghatti Holding's total sales the first half of 2025 reached AED 8.8 billion, while revenue surged 189 percent YoY to AED 6.3 billion

Global stock markets plunge as U.S. tariffs spark investor caution

S&P 500 futures decreased while traders processed updated tariff rates and awaited jobs report release

Crude oil prices rise above $71.8 amid new tariffs impacting Russian supply

Trump's new tariffs on U.S. trading partners are scheduled to take effect on August 1

Meta’s revenue surges 22 percent to $47.5 billion in Q2 2025, stock rises 1.28 percent in aftermarket trading 

Strategic investments in AI and infrastructure are key to Meta’s future revenue growth 

White House announces additional 40 percent trade tariff on Brazil, raising total to 50 percent

Despite the tariffs, the U.S. continues to enjoy a trade surplus with Brazil

Gold demand rises 3 percent in Q2 2025 amid strong investment flows: WGC

Jewelry consumption across the Middle East region declined 11 percent

U.S. reduces tariff on South Korean imports to 15 percent, down from 25 percent

The new tariff aligns South Korea's exports with those of Japan and the European Union.

IBM report: Middle East data breach costs fall 18 percent in 2025

The report attributes the decline to key mitigation strategies increasingly adopted by regional businesses, including AI and machine learning-driven insights

Oil prices fall to $73.08 as Trump’s tariff threats mount, U.S. inventories rise

U.S. crude oil inventories unexpectedly rose by 7.7 million barrels in the week ending July 25, reaching 426.7 million barrels

China-Arab trade volume hits $407.4 billion in 2024, up 2.3 percent YoY

Energy imports from Arab nations account for 38 percent of China's needs

U.S. to impose 25 percent tariff on India starting August 1, says Trump

Bilateral goods trade between the two nations reached approximately $129 billion in 2024

China-U.S. trade tensions could boost Chinese exports to Europe, reduce inflation: ECB

ECB estimates suggest that a 10 percent rise in Chinese imports would create an oversupply of 1.3 percent of total goods consumption

Online retail evolves as Middle East shoppers embrace more strategic shopping

From extended sales events to fast delivery and digital memberships, Stefano Martinelli, vice president of Amazon MENA, explains how Amazon is adapting to more intentional, value-driven shopping behaviors in the region

Critical week ahead for stocks: What investors need to know

Investors navigate uncertainties with the Fed's potential interest rate cuts looming large this week

Top markets driving business travel spending as global projections reach $1.57 trillion in 2025

Business travel spending is expected to reach $2.02 trillion by 2029, reflecting ongoing corporate demand

Stock market today: Fed’s meeting, tech earnings reports to shape investor sentiment

Major tech players Microsoft and Meta are set to report their earnings after the bell

Crude oil prices stabilize at $71.78 as investors react to Trump’s tariffs on Russia

Trump plans secondary tariffs of 100 percent unless Russia resolves its conflict within 10 days 

IMF raises global growth forecast to 3 percent for 2025, 3.1 percent for 2026

Middle East and North African economies are expected to grow 3.2 percent in 2025 and 3.4 percent in 2026

China accelerates AI expansion with 71 unicorns and 5,100 AI companies

Country’s AI sector could add 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points to GDP growth, equating to $930 billion 

Saudi Arabia, UAE join world’s top AI talent nations in latest global index

Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s strategic focus on AI, education, infrastructure, and their ability to attract top talent and investments are setting the stage for a new era of growth in the region

Stock markets gain momentum as U.S. indices hit record highs amid mixed investor sentiment

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new heights as investors brace for key economic data

Crude oil prices climb above $69.2 as U.S.-China trade truce and EU deal support market

The U.S.-EU agreement imposed a 15 percent tariff, averting a major trade war impact