Oil
West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose by 0.5 percent to $73.97 a barrel
The minister announced plans to launch a Mineral Resources Portal and offer mining areas for investment in 2025
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by 15 cents, or 0.19 percent, to $73.42
Amid demand optimism and dollar strength
Both oil contracts are on track to achieve a second consecutive weekly increase
Non-oil sector grew 6.6 percent, showcasing the emirate's strong economic momentum
Crude oil WTI futures for February delivery also surged 0.7 percent to $71.75 per barrel
Since 2015, the UAE diesel and petrol prices have been moving in line with the international markets.
WTI futures for February delivery also saw a 0.7 percent increase, reaching $71.05 per barrel
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude saw an 8-cent decline, bringing it to $70.52 a barrel
Year-end profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing contributed to the lower trading volumes
