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Abu Dhabi and Japan eye stronger cooperation in clean energy, hydrogen and AI as free trade deal talks progress

Abu Dhabi to deepen cooperation in clean energy, hydrogen, AI, life sciences and next-generation technologies 

UAE, Japan seek stronger cooperation in trade, investment, energy and advanced technology

The visit comes as the total trade volume between the two countries reached about $49.6 billion in 2024

Stock market today: Nifty 50, Nasdaq and S&P 500 fall on recession fears

S&P 500 companies lost a combined $2.4 trillion in stock market value amid one of the largest single-day percentage losses in years

Bank of Japan raises policy interest rate to 0.5 percent, highest in 17 years

Markets are pricing in one more 25-basis-point interest rate hike for Japan by the end of this year

UAE gold prices dip AED1.25, global rates ease on stronger dollar

Investors will look forward to Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum for more concrete announcements on tariffs

Global economic growth to remain at 2.8 percent in 2025, says UN

Western Asia's economy is set to strengthen to 3.5 percent in 2025, driven by improved prospects in Saudi Arabia and Türkiye

UAE, global gold prices rise with Fed’s policy decision in focus

Market focus is on the bank's economic projections and the dot plot which may offer additional insights into the monetary policy trajectory

Qatar Airways Cargo, Japan Airlines partner to strengthen airline cargo offerings

Over the past 12 months, both carriers have transacted 4,462 tons of import and export cargo in Japan

UAE-Japan ties: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince explores stronger bilateral ties with governor of Tokyo

In September this year, the UAE and Japan launched talks to reach a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs five deals worth $51 billion with top Japanese financial institutions

Agreements play a key role in the fund's strategy to boost financial collaboration globally and enhance cooperation in key sectors

Oman LNG inks 4-year sales, purchase agreement with Japanese Kansai Electric Power

Agreement encompasses the offtake of 0.4 million metric tons per annum of LNG from Oman LNG for four years starting in 2026

UAE gold prices down, global rates hover near record high on bigger rate cut prospects

Markets are currently pricing in a 69 percent chance of a 50-basis-point cut at the conclusion of the Fed's two-day meeting