economy

$7.2 billion revenue at Egypt’s Suez Canal marks $2.2 billion decline amid Red Sea attacks

The canal's total tonnage fell by a third, and the number of transits declined by about 22 percent YoY

UAE and Seychelles partner to promote local currency usage, interlink payment and messaging systems

This includes developing the exchange market, facilitating bilateral trade and direct investment, and remittance settlement

UAE’s Ajman property transactions top $2.45 billion in H1 2024

This reflects a 33 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023

UAE and global gold prices lose luster amid profit-taking, dollar strength

In the UAE, gold prices fell with 24-carat gold inching up to AED293.50 per gram

Widespread Microsoft outage cripples airports, businesses after CrowdStrike glitch

The issue appears to be related to software from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike

ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, ‘wide open’ on September decision

The Central Bank wants more evidence that inflation is still on track to reach the 2 percent target by the end of 2024

Egypt’s Central Bank holds key rates amidst 2.2 percent GDP growth and 27.5 percent inflation

The bank noted that "the current monetary stance is appropriate to support the sustained moderation of inflation."

Oil prices retreat amid doubts about China’s demand outlook, signaling weekly losses

Brent oil futures for September delivery shed 0.5 percent to $84.73 per barrel

Dubai’s real estate transactions surge 35.7 percent to $33.5 billion in Q2 2024: Report

The total transaction volume saw a 60.06 percent year-on-year growth, with 48,220 transactions recorded

Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong forge cooperative agreement to facilitate global trade, investment flows

The MoU outlines a pledge for mutual cooperation on investment promotion exchanges and support

Indian travelers may soon make UPI payments in Qatar

New partnership will let Indian tourists use their preferred payment methods at retail, attractions, leisure, duty-free, and hotels

Yas Island’s eco-friendly city earns top sustainable urban design rating in Abu Dhabi

The Estidama 5 Pearl rating signifies excellence in sustainable design