Middle East

Oil prices climb to $71.32 amid Mideast tensions, China’s stimulus

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also rose by 0.4 percent to $67.61 per barrel

UK businesses see Middle East as prime investment destination as interest in the region doubles

36 percent of UK business leaders now see the Middle East as a key investment hub for the next five years

Emirates flights to Riyadh: Retrofitted Boeing 777 to begin daily services soon

The airline aims to enhance passenger experience with new Business Class seats and acclaimed Premium Economy

Saudi Arabia’s stock market rises after S&P upgraded credit rating to ‘A+’

The upgrade is backed by better governance and stronger institutions, enhancing domestic capital markets' depth

UAE gold prices flat, global rates climb on safe-haven demand near $3,000

U.S. consumer sentiment hits two-and-a-half-year low as inflation expectations rise amid tariff fears

Oil prices rise to $71.73 on Red Sea tensions, China’s new plan

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures jumped 1.8 percent to $68.09 per barrel

UAE GCAA issues region’s first regulation for certifying air navigation service providers for drones

The new regulation includes all essential elements for certifying drone air navigation service providers

World Bank presents $1 billion program for Lebanon reconstruction

Reconstruction and recovery requirements following the conflict that affected Lebanon are estimated at $11 billion

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $1 billion sukuk listing by Government of Ras Al Khaimah

The issuance attracted strong investor interest, with orders exceeding $4.4 billion, reflecting market confidence