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 Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said the 15th Consultative Meeting between the Ministers of Commerce and Heads of the Federations of GCC Chambers provides a strategic platform for dialogue, bringing together policymakers, decision-makers and private sector representatives. Albudaiwi said the meeting represents the highest level …

The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Belarus on Wednesday officially entered into force, marking a significant new phase in bilateral economic relations. The agreement will enhance market access for services providers, strengthen protections for investors and create new opportunities …

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures gaining 93 cents, or 0.92 percent, to US$101.51 per barrel by 00:22 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 82 cents, or 0.92 percent, to US$90.25 per barrel.

Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to Argentina fans in his final appearance for Argentina in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, signed off with his 126th international goal in front …

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, with spot gold easing 0.3 percent to US$4,150.23 per ounce by 01:45 GMT. US gold futures edged 0.2 percent lower to US$4,177.60. Spot silver fell around 1 percent to US$61.12 per ounce, platinum rose 0.2 percent to US$1,704.25, while palladium lost 0.3 percent to …

Major US stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, supported by lower US Treasury yields and stabilising oil prices. The S&P 500 gained 46.52 points, or 0.60 percent, to close at 7,820.47, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 127.43 points, or 0.46 percent, to 27,604.74. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 263.67 …

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), today opened the 30th edition of Beautyworld Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Running until 8 October, the exhibition showcases the latest global trends in beauty, haircare, fragrance, health and wellbeing. …

In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Vice-Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of …

The United Arab Emirates has joined the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) as an associate member, becoming the first Arab state to join the international body in its 68-year history. The UAE’s membership was officially approved in August 2026 during the SCAR Delegates Meetings, held following the 12th SCAR …

The UAE ranks first globally in citizen satisfaction with government digital services, with 89% of respondents rating them highly, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) sixth annual edition of its 2026 Digital Government Citizen Survey Report, which was launched on the first day of AI Everything Abu Dhabi, titled ” …