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Dubai 24-carat gold price today hits AED400.25 nearing weekly high as demand rises, new tariffs announced

Trump's new tariffs continue to drive safe-haven flows toward gold as investors seek stability 

Crude oil prices rise to $68.74 amid OPEC+ output increases, escalating tariff concerns

OPEC+ agreed to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, pressuring oil prices 

Global economy faces $1.5 trillion loss due to delayed mega projects by 2030: Report

Middle East emerges as epicenter of global construction boom with surging megaprojects

Earth intelligence market to hit $20 billion by 2030 as private sector growth accelerates: Report

As private firms invest more, Earth intelligence will account for over 50 percent of total spending by 2030 

Binance launches Sharia Earn as first multi-token staking service compliant with Islamic finance principles

The Islamic finance market exceeds $4 trillion, yet many Muslims are excluded from crypto

OPEC reduces 2025 oil demand forecast to 105 million bpd, projects 122.9 million bpd by 2050

The long-term projection reflects increasing energy needs in developing nations and anticipated investments.

EY report: Bahrain most cost-effective GCC hub for financial services firms

Bahrain aims to empower global financial institutions to leverage the kingdom’s unique advantages and highly skilled talent to drive technological advancement

Trump announces 50 percent tariff on copper starting August 1, prices soar

If supply continues to lag, copper prices are poised to remain volatile and trend higher

Stock market today: Cautious optimism amid U.S. trade uncertainty, tech rally

AI and semiconductor stocks lead the charge, while consumer sectors lag due to tariff impacts 

Oil prices fall to $70.17 as Trump expands tariffs, triggering demand concerns

Only a couple of Fed policymakers supported the idea of cutting interest rates as early as this month

Nvidia becomes world’s first company to reach $4 trillion market capitalization

Chipmaker’s stock climbed as much as 2.5 percent to a record high of $164

Global gold ETFs inflows hit $38 billion in H1 2025, the highest semi-annual inflow since H1 2020

The surging gold price and notable inflows pushed global gold ETFs’ total AUM 41 percent higher to $383 billion

What triggered the sharpest dollar drop in 2025?

The dollar's value dropped over 10 percent, marking its worst start since 1973

Western Europe registers hottest June on record with temperatures reaching 46°C, says Copernicus

12 countries and around 790 million people around the world experienced record heat last month

Kuwait strengthens ties with India, Iraq with new MoUs to combat financial crime 

Deals aim to promote an environment of transparency and security in financial systems 

Stock market today: U.S. dollar rises, Asian shares mixed on tariff uncertainty

U.S. copper futures surged over 10 percent to an all-time high after Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on the metal

157,207 companies now registered with Abu Dhabi Chamber as business confidence grows

The Chamber’s momentum aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic performance

Crude oil prices fall 0.1 percent to $70.08 from two-week highs as tariff updates loom

Trump’s tariff delay offers hope to major trade partners while confusing smaller exporters like South Africa

Crude oil prices retreat over 0.3 percent to $69.25 as U.S. tariffs, OPEC+ output weigh

U.S. President Trump informed trade partners that higher tariffs would commence on August 1 

Huawei leads in Gartner LAN Report with AI-driven campus network innovations

The company’s momentum is further driven by its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into campus networks

Crude oil prices fall 0.35 percent to $68 as OPEC+ surprises markets with 548,000 bpd output hike

Saudi Arabia raised August prices for Arab Light crude to a four-month high for Asia 

U.S. Independence Day: History, traditions, key events, openings and closures, and more

In 2025, the U.S. celebrates 249 years of independence with nationwide parades and community events