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2024 renewable energy milestone: 4,448 GW and counting, but can the world meet the 2030 target?

To achieve the global target, renewable capacity must grow by 16.6 percent annually through 2030, according to the report

Eid al-Fitr 2025 holiday in Bahrain announced

Moon sighting marks the end of Ramadan 2025 and the start of Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Holiday dates announced in UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC states

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait announced today that March 30 will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2025

Eid al-Fitr 2025 holiday in Kuwait announced

With this confirmation, work at all ministries, governmental bodies, and public institutions will be suspended for three days

Eid al-Fitr 2025 holiday in Oman announced

Official work in Oman will resume on Sunday, April 6, 2025

Oman sees 1 percent inflation increase in February 2025

Prices of personal goods up 6.3 percent, transport up 3.4 percent, health up 3.2 percent

Eid al-Fitr: Dubai’s Emirates adds 17 flights to Middle East/GCC

The expanded flight schedule offers more chances to reunite, celebrate, and enjoy leisure getaways

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Oman announces holiday for public, private sectors

If the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2025 is Sunday, official work will resume on Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Qatar’s economy grows 2.4 percent in 2024 to $195.72 billion

In 2024, Qatar's non-oil activities accounted for nearly 64 percent of total GDP

Gulf SWFs lead global growth with assets set to reach $18 trillion by 2030, says Deloitte

Gulf funds are strategically pivoting toward Asia, with many establishing new offices throughout Asia-Pacific

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Shawwal crescent unlikely to be visible on March 29 in the Arab world

For countries that require an accurate crescent sighting, Ramadan is expected to last 30 days and Eid al-Fitr will fall on Monday, March 31

Building a national Large Language Model (LLM): Opportunities and challenges in the UAE and beyond

For the UAE and the broader Middle East, the potential of LLMs extends far beyond technological innovation