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Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi ‘stopover’ initiative sees 242 percent surge in travelers

The initiative's relaunch has surpassed expectations and significantly boosted the emirate's tourism industry

Emirates makes touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria

The daily service is strategically scheduled to optimize connections to key locations, enhancing business and leisure travel to and from Nigeria

Saudia signs codeshare agreement with Delta, expands North America network

Saudia passengers will gain access to 12 destinations in the United States beyond Delta’s hubs at JFK and LAX airports

UAE, global gold prices down as investors eye key U.S. economic data, Mideast developments

The dollar index continued its rebound, gaining 0.10 percent to 101.78, and making gold more expensive for other currency holders

Oil prices surge amid fears of Middle East conflict disrupting crude shipments

Brent crude futures climbed by 80 cents, or 1.08 percent, reaching $74.70 a barrel

UAE, global gold prices dip as U.S. dollar index rebounds, Mideast tensions escalate

The U.S. dollar held onto its gains, rising 0.08 percent to 101.28, and making gold more expensive for other currency holders

Oil prices jump as Middle East concerns escalate, OPEC+ prepares for market review

Brent futures climbed by $1, or 1.36 percent, reaching $74.56 per barrel

GCC sovereign wealth funds deploy $55 billion in first 9 months of 2024: Report

The region now has seven active stock exchanges that host 877 listed companies with an aggregate market capitalization of $4.3 trillion

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar expands U.S. portfolio, acquires 50 percent stake in Terra-Gen

Masdar plans to build 100GW of capacity in its global renewable energy portfolio by 2030

Oil prices hold steady amid concerns over Middle East conflicts, sluggish global demand growth

Brent crude futures for December delivery rose by 13 cents, or 0.18 percent, reaching $71.83 a barrel

UAE gold prices decline, global rates rise after Fed’s Powell signals smaller rate cuts

Amid the uncertain global economic and geopolitical landscape, bullion posted its best quarterly gain since 2016 on Monday

Governments allocate nearly $2 trillion in direct clean energy investment since 2020: IEA

This amount is nearly three times the funding committed after the financial crisis of 2007-08