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81.4 percent of Japan’s oil imports sourced from UAE, Saudi Arabia in September 

UAE stood out with 31.33 million barrels, while Saudi contributed 27.98 million barrels 

Sharjah real estate sees 69,078 transactions worth $7.62 billion in 9 months

UAE nationals contributed $3.72 billion through the purchase of 22,908 properties 

UAE’s non-oil sector projected to grow between 4 percent and 5 percent in 2025: IMF

The country's economic growth is projected to lead region in 2025, says Dr. Azour

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on Board of Dubai Electronic Security Centre

As per the Decree, Tamim Mohammed Al Muhairi will serve as Vice Chairman

764 major deals drive $15.79 billion in Abu Dhabi, Dubai bourses this year

At ADX, there were 549 transactions, encompassing 16.6 billion shares valued at AED55.4 billion

Global climate investment gap projected at $2.7 trillion annually by 2030, warns Moody’s

The report noted that investment has risen since the Paris Agreement, but reaching net zero by 2050 needs much more effort 

Oil prices surge as OPEC+ weighs production delays and U.S. gasoline stockpiles drop to two-year low

Brent crude futures, now reflecting the January contract, increased by $1.41, or 2 percent, reaching $74.22 a barrel

stc Group’s tali ventures leads $10 million investment in Series B funding for NorthLadder

This funding round was spearheaded by tali ventures, with additional contributions from the Dutch Founders Fund and Crescent Ventures

S&P predict robust growth in UAE Islamic finance driven by non-oil economy, $6.1 billion sukuk surge 

The agency notes a rise in foreign currency sukuk issuance, particularly in real estate and finance, to attract foreign investment 

Amazon, Emirates, GEMS, Careem join Dubai’s Gig Economy Sandbox initiative

Sandbox Dubai is an innovative platform that seeks to enhance Dubai’s legislative and regulatory environment in line with future needs

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 percent 

FII8: stc Group joins hands with three new partners for Sustainability Champions program

The Group further reinforces its commitment to sustainability, connectivity, and technological advancement at FII8