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UAE joins U.S. Global Entry program to facilitate travel for Emiratis

Addition makes the UAE one of 23 partner countries to allow its citizens to apply for Global Entry membership

UAE gold prices fall by AED3 after Diwali, global rates rise ahead of U.S. payrolls data

Gold prices have gained over 4 percent in October amid safe-haven flows spurred by Mideast tensions and U.S. election uncertainty

Oil prices surge as OPEC+ weighs production delays and U.S. gasoline stockpiles drop to two-year low

Brent crude futures, now reflecting the January contract, increased by $1.41, or 2 percent, reaching $74.22 a barrel

US customs pre-clearance facility moves to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

New pre-clearance facility eliminates the need for lengthy queues upon arrival in the U.S.

FII8: PIF and Google Cloud to launch global AI hub in Saudi Arabia to support ICT goals, foster tech partnerships

This partnership grants customers access to Google Cloud’s technology, boosting growth and AI delivery 

Gold prices hit new record high of $2,790.15, set for best month since March

Gold prices have gained close to 5 percent so far this month and almost 41 percent in the past year

Oil prices soar on optimism over U.S. demand, potential OPEC+ output delays

Brent crude futures were up by 47 cents, or 0.65 percent, reaching $73.02 a barrel

Etihad Airways to launch new flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein starting July 2025

The move will offer travelers direct access to the Al Sahel region, renowned for its vibrant and rapidly developing coastal resorts 

UAE gold prices soar, global rates hit record high ahead of Diwali

Markets are also bracing for a series of economic indicators in the coming days 

Oil prices climb following unexpected draw in U.S. oil stocks, anticipation of key economic data

Brent oil futures for December delivery climbed 0.5 percent to $71.50 per barrel

UAE attracts $16 billion in greenfield FDI capital inflows in 2023

The UAE expects these investments to generate nearly 50,000 jobs from 1,332 projects

UAE gold prices surge, global rates near record high as U.S. election nears

Uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. election kept traders largely biased towards safe havens such as the dollar and gold