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Eid al-Fitr: Dubai’s Emirates adds 17 flights to Middle East/GCC

The expanded flight schedule offers more chances to reunite, celebrate, and enjoy leisure getaways

UAE flights canceled, diverted amid London Heathrow Airport closure

London’s main airport said that it had suffered a significant power failure due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the facility

China to issue $829 million yuan-denominated green sovereign bond in London for first time

In February, China's finance ministry released a framework for sovereign green bonds, paving the way for offshore issuances

Bank of England: Pound falls as interest rates remain unchanged amid global trade concerns

Yields on British gilts slip slightly, with 10-year yield recorded over four basis points lower

UAE gold prices surge AED2.25, global rates climb over $3,000 on tariff fears

Increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heightened the demand for safe havens

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

EU countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs effective April 1

Negotiation remains a possibility, as tariffs could burden economies amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties

Qatar Airways boosts global network with 11 new destinations as demand surges

New flights will connect major cities like Sharjah, Amsterdam, London, Madrid, and Tokyo Narita

GCC inflation reaches 1.7 percent by end of October 2024, reports GCC-Stat

Annual inflation is driven by housing prices up 6.4 percent, goods and services 3 percent, hotels 1.7 percent

Mubadala finalizes sale of stake in U.K. energy transition infrastructure provider Calisen

This transaction highlights Mubadala's strategy of value capture through strategic exits, positioning Calisen for future growth

Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted

The upgraded aircraft from Emirates' retrofit program are now entering scheduled service with enhanced cabins

UAE gold prices dip AED1.25, global rates rise amid Trump tariffs

Trump’s tariffs on products from Canada, Mexico, and China took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday