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Oil prices slip to $71.88 amid Trump tariffs, Russia-Ukraine talks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures lost 0.3 percent to $67.67 per barrel

What is Earth Hour 2025? 8 ways you can participate

In 2025, Earth Hour will take place on March 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM

China to issue $829 million yuan-denominated green sovereign bond in London for first time

In February, China's finance ministry released a framework for sovereign green bonds, paving the way for offshore issuances

London Heathrow Airport shuts down as fire cuts power, flights diverted

At least 1,350 flights will be impacted, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar 24

Oil prices rise 0.37 percent: Iran sanctions, planned OPEC+ cuts set prices for second weekly gain

The U.S. dollar index gained 0.15 percent to 104.01 on Friday, making crude more expensive for foreign buyers

Bank of England: Pound falls as interest rates remain unchanged amid global trade concerns

Yields on British gilts slip slightly, with 10-year yield recorded over four basis points lower

DP World launches deep-water port project in Congo

This collaboration marks a key milestone in the Banana Port project, transforming trade and boosting DRC’s economy

Asian stock markets mixed after China central bank keeps rates steady

Downward trends followed Beijing's decision to maintain the five-year and one-year loan prime rates at 3.6 percent

Enaiposha: Discovery of new exoplanet challenges planetary classifications

The first known 'Super-Venus' was discovered 47 light-years away

Oil prices rise 0.51 percent on weaker dollar, renewed Middle East tensions

U.S. oil demand remained strong as distillate inventories fell more than expected by 2.8 million barrels

NVIDIA and xAI to join MGX, BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30 billion AI Infrastructure Partnership

Partnership will mobilize up to $100 billion in total investment potential when including debt financing

Federal Reserve, UAE central bank hold interest rates steady as Trump’s policies raise economic concerns

The UAE central bank has also decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 4.40 percent

Google to acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion

Google Cloud's acquisition boosts cloud security and enhances multicloud capabilities in the AI era

UAE gold prices up AED1.5, global rates hit record high ahead of Fed decision

The Fed is expected to maintain interest rates at 4.5 percent amidst economic uncertainty

Trump, Sheikh Tahnoon discuss strengthening UAE-U.S. ties in key sectors

Both parties explored long-term collaboration opportunities in AI, healthcare, and industrial development

Oil prices dip to $70.25 on oversupply fears after Russia-Ukraine truce

Investors are cautious ahead of the Fed meeting, expecting rates to remain unchanged

Kuwait, China establish framework agreement for renewable energy technology

The agreement was the result of six months of negotiations and aims to enhance cooperation at all levels

Global GDP growth to slow from 3.2 percent in 2024 to 3.0 percent by 2026: OECD

OECD warned that increased trade restrictions will hurt global economic performance and raise inflationary pressures

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs record $5.4 billion in outflows in five weeks

Bitcoin has dropped 21 percent over the last three months

SpaceX Dragon capsule safely returns NASA crew after record-breaking mission

The seven-day mission extended due to issues, including a delayed Boeing test flight

Women’s elite sports revenues to surpass $2.35 billion in 2025, says Deloitte

Basketball and football are projected to generate the biggest revenues in 2025 at $1.03 billion and $820 million, respectively

UAE gold prices surge AED2.25, global rates climb over $3,000 on tariff fears

Increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heightened the demand for safe havens

Oil prices climb to $71.32 amid Mideast tensions, China’s stimulus

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also rose by 0.4 percent to $67.61 per barrel

10 megatrends shaping the future of communities, economies and governments in the coming years

These megatrends are set to positively impact the quality of life in communities and drive sectoral and economic development