Middle East

Dubai RTA adopts Sustainability Framework 2030 featuring three pillars: Environment, economy, and society

The new framework aligns with Dubai’s 2030 vision and reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable development

Oil prices drop to $80.6 as Trump declares national energy emergency

West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw a 0.9 percent decline, reaching $76.69 per barrel

Riyadh to host Global Labor Market Conference featuring 45 labor ministers, 200 experts

The event will focus on international collaboration and youth employment

Emirati students headed to NASA space camp as Arab Health marks 50th anniversary

The scholarship offers students immersive space and science learning opportunities

Oil prices up 0.2 percent to $80.91 amid supply concerns, Trump’s inauguration caution

West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose by 0.2 percent to $77.56 per barrel

UAE gold prices largely steady, global rates rise ahead of Trump’s inauguration

The Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady on January 29

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi reaches milestone with 3.5 million passengers in 2024

The ultra-low-fare airline unlocked more than 4.4 million ultra-low-cost seats

Green hydrogen to play major role in sustainable aviation fuel, says Boeing META President

Aviation industry has committed to introducing this biofuel to achieve global sustainability goals

UAE-based AKCEL GP makes global debut with Emirati stars Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi

Pioneering team competes in FRECA, FRMEC, and F4, highlighting innovation, diversity, and emerging talent

MENA region’s solar energy capacity to exceed 180 GW by 2030: Report

Solar capacity in the region rose 23 percent to 32 gigawatts in 2023

Oil prices climb to $81.63, 0.4 percent surge driven by strong Chinese economic data

Crude oil WTI futures expiring in March rose 0.5 percent to $78.24 a barrel

UAE gold prices rise AED1.5, global rates set for third weekly gain on Fed rate cut bets

Gold rose to its highest since December 12 after several sets of U.S. economic data pressured Treasury yields further

MENA IPOs hit 18-year high, bond issuance surges 86 percent in 2024: Report

Food delivery firm Talabat raised $2 billion in its stock market debut, the largest IPO in the MENA region during 2024

UAE gold prices rise AED1.5, global rates hover near 1-month high

Easing underlying inflation in the U.S. renewed hopes of a less restrictive Fed policy this year

Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer Group launches 40 percent emission reduction plan by 2035

Tadweer Group is poised to make significant strides in environmental responsibility

Prioritizing sustainability: A new era for the Middle East

Region is in a unique position to take on a leadership role in the global transition to a more sustainable future

COP29: A turning point, not a failure

Amid the calls for nations to act on reducing emissions, the significant catalyst of green innovation lies in private sector investment

Amnah Ajmal on leadership, technology, and driving change beyond finance

The Mastercard EEMEA executive shares her over two-decade journey of breaking barriers and redefining leadership

Halo AI secures $6 million to expand brand creator collaborations beyond Saudi Arabia

The company aims to expand into Dubai and Kuwait, targeting growth in MENA, Europe, and North America

UAE gold prices lose AED1.25, global rates rise ahead of U.S. inflation data

The U.S. dollar index fell 0.32 percent to 109.60, remaining near its two-year peak

UAE gold prices fall AED0.75, global rates dip on strong U.S. jobs report

The U.S. dollar index gained 0.17 percent to 109.83, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders

Joseph Aoun: Regional, global support for Lebanon’s newly elected president 

Pivotal figures like UAE President and Saudi’s King Salman offered best wishes for Aoun's leadership and Lebanon's stability

Ten startups selected for second edition of MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator

The program features a comprehensive curriculum crafted by MIT, which has proven successful in its first cohort