Middle East

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