Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Layla Al Mansoori

Economy
Abu Dhabi First Bank's Soaring Midyear Profits Exceed 10 Billion Dirhams for the First Time

First Abu Dhabi Bank Breaks Records with 26% Profit Surge, Signaling UAE's Banking Dominance First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has delivered a standout perf...

Startups and Tech
Polkadot 2.0: Revolutionizing Blockchain Architecture Through Dynamic Scaling

The blockchain industry stands at a pivotal moment as Polkadot unveils its most transformative upgrade yet. Far from a routine enhancement, Polkadot 2...

International
Renewed Clashes in Sweida as UN Calls for Probe into Escalating Violence

Syria's As-Suwayda Spirals Into Chaos as Government Forces Withdraw Under Israeli Pressure The southern Syrian city of As-Suwayda has descended into...

Economy
Dubai Ports Explores Autonomous Rail Freight Potential in India

Dubai's DP World Pilots Revolutionary Magnetic Rail Technology to Transform India's Port Operations DP World, the Dubai-based global port operator, h...

Emirates
Dubai Humanitarian City Rushes Urgent Air Cargo to Aid Afghanistan Earthquake Victims

Dubai Emerges as Global Humanitarian Hub with Swift Afghanistan Earthquake Response Dubai has reinforced its position as a strategic global humanitar...

Economy
Oil Prices Surge on Improved Sentiment and Demand Hopes

Oil Prices Rebound on Strong Economic Data and Easing Trade Tensions Global oil prices staged a modest recovery in early Thursday trading, with Brent...

International
Trump Administration Rejects WHO Pandemic Reforms, Jeopardizing Global Health Response

Trump Administration Rejects WHO Pandemic Reforms, Citing Sovereignty Concerns The Trump administration has formally rejected international health re...

Economy
Oil Prices Decline: A Shift in the Energy Landscape

Oil Prices Slip in Early Trading as Market Sentiment Wavers Crude oil futures opened Monday's trading session with modest declines, as Brent crude fe...

Emirates
UAE FM Offers Condolences to Ghanaian Counterpart Over Military Helicopter Crash Victims

UAE Offers Condolences Following Tragic Military Helicopter Crash That Claims Ghana's Top Ministers The United Arab Emirates has extended formal cond...

Emirates
Al Ain Experiences Record Low Temperatures in the UAE

UAE Records Surprisingly Mild Winter Low of 23.3°C as Climate Patterns Shift The United Arab Emirates experienced its coolest temperature of the day...

Emirates
UAE Participates in Doha Ministerial Meeting on Somalia Engagement

UAE Reinforces Somalia Commitment Through OIC Diplomatic Push The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its diplomatic engagement with Somalia throug...

International
American Prisoners Released from Venezuela Arrive Home in Triumphant Homecoming

Trump's Immigration Crackdown Yields Unexpected Diplomatic Win with Venezuela In a rare moment of cooperation between Washington and Caracas, Venezue...

International
20 Injured in Horrific Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident

Mass Casualty Incident Rocks East Hollywood as Vehicle Plows Into Crowd A vehicle crashed into a crowd of people in East Hollywood early Saturday mor...

Economy
Gulf GDP Soars to $588 Billion by 2024, Showcasing Robust Economic Growth

Gulf States Achieve Economic Milestone as Non-Oil Sectors Drive 78% of GDP Growth The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies have reached a signifi...

Emirates
Al Hamed Explores Media and Tech Collaboration Opportunities in London

UAE Media Chief Explores AI-Driven Transformation in Strategic London Meeting The UAE's top media official has met with a prominent technology invest...

International
EU Readies €72 Billion Retaliation as Trump Unleashes 30% Tariffs on Allies

EU Threatens €72 Billion Retaliation as Trump Escalates Trade War with 30% Tariffs The European Union is preparing to strike back against Presid...

Emirates
Enjoy the Joys of Summer: Ajman's 6th Annual Celebration Continues

Ajman's Summer Program Demonstrates Smart Government Strategy for Youth Engagement The UAE emirate of Ajman is executing an ambitious month-long summ...

Economy
UAE Tops Global FDI Performance Index 2025: Unlocking Opportunities for Investors

UAE Defends Global FDI Crown as Regional Rivals Struggle to Match Investment Magnetism The United Arab Emirates has secured the top global ranking fo...

International
Powerful 6.0 Earthquake Shakes Alaska Peninsula, Prompting Tsunami Warnings

Alaska Peninsula Hit by 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake at Shallow Depth A significant 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska's peninsula region yesterday a...

News
Trump Inks Tariff Cuts for Select Nations, Boosting Trade Ties

Trump Rolls Back Tariffs on Key Industrial Imports in Strategic Trade Reset President Donald Trump signed an executive order offering targeted tariff...

International
Biden Administration Deports Cuban and Jamaican Immigrants, Sparking Outcry

Trump Administration Expands Third-Country Deportation Program with Controversial Eswatini Transfer The United States has deported five convicted cri...