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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala expands data center assets portfolio with Yondr Group investment

Global cumulative data center demand is expected to grow at an 11 percent CAGR by 2032

DP World, British International Investment pump $35 million into Congo’s first deepwater port

The project aims to unlock Congo's trade potential and boost its economy

Container volumes fuel $9.33 billion revenue for DP World in H1 2024

The port operator invested $994 million in capital expenditures during the period

Abu Dhabi’s real estate FDI jumps 225 percent to $893 million in H1 2024

During the first half of 2024, Abu Dhabi recorded 12,439 real estate transaction activities with a value of AED36.2 billion

Indian businesses top Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s list of newcomers in H1 2024

The trade and repairing services sector ranked first, accounting for 41.5 percent of all new companies joining the chamber

Oil prices rise for 5th session amid escalating Middle East tensions, better economic data

Before last week, oil prices recorded four consecutive weeks of losses amid fears of slowing economic growth

UAE Banks Federation, ICAEW collaborate to guide businesses in digital currency adoption

The UAE is one of only 36 countries worldwide currently piloting the implementation of CBDCs

Top trending travel destinations on TikTok in 2024

Dubai is the most popular city on TikTok, with over 29.7 million posts

10 most expensive cities in the world in 2024 for international workers

Of the 10 most expensive cities in the world for international visitors, half are in Western Europe, with Switzerland being home to four

Türkiye welcomes 26.1 million visitors in H1 2024, tourism revenues hit $23.7 billion

Türkiye reaffirms commitment to its year-end target of 60 million visitors and $60 billion in revenues

G20 pushes for great fortunes tax to fund climate disaster preparedness 

The G20 DRRWG meeting focused on the critical importance of financing for resilient infrastructure and early disaster risk warnings

UAE gold prices down, global rates up ahead of Fed policy meeting

The Bank of England and the Bank of Japan's policy meetings are also due this week

UAE holidays: 35 percent jump in international travel bookings in July, August, says report

Most popular destinations for international travel from the UAE include Thailand, Maldives and Mauritius

Oil prices hold steady, on track for fourth straight week of gains as strong summer demand and supply concerns buoy market

Brent crude futures, which have risen 7 percent over the past four weeks, dipped slightly by 2 cents to $87.41 per barrel

Britain’s GDP expands by 0.7 percent in Q1 2024, but long-term growth outlook remains fragile ahead of election

The economy had contracted for two consecutive quarters in the second half of 2023, indicating a recent recession

UK’s BoE leaves 5.25 percent interest rate untouched, pound weakens below 1.27 against US. dollar

Seven MPC members voted to hold the 5.25 percent rate, while two preferred a 0.25 percentage point cut to 5 percent

UAE’s real estate market to reach $707.86 billion by end of 2024: Report

The extended growth is due to HNWIs' interest in luxury property investment in Dubai

Oil prices maintain stability following recovery from 3-month low, investors await inflation data

Brent crude oil futures expiring in July edged 0.1 percent lower to $83.04 per barrel

Oil prices bounce back slightly as traders eye U.S. inflation report, upcoming OPEC+ meeting

Brent oil futures for July delivery gained 0.1 percent to $82.22 per barrel

Saudi Arabia’s holdings in U.S. treasuries surge to $135.9 billion

This represents a 3.66 percent rise compared to the previous month

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah seeks U.K. partnerships in business, development projects

Diriyah reiterates commitment to expanding its partnership portfolio across various sectors

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA posts $571.7 million net income in Q1 2024

The group revenues reached $3.7 billion, marking a 5.3 percent increase compared to the previous year

BoE maintains rates at 5.25 percent but hints at summer cut

The cost of borrowing will continue to be at a 16-year high

29 percent of organizations deployed GenAI as leading AI solution, reveals new survey

25 percent of companies utilize customized GenAI models for specific use cases