Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Layla Al Mansoori

International
Trump Unveils Timeline for Selecting the Next Federal Reserve Chair

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will reveal his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair in early 2026. He also said Treasury Secretary Sco...

Emirates
UAE President Hosts Global Security Alliance Ministers for High-Level Talks

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with interior ministers from the International Security Coalition during their gathering in Abu...

Emirates
Gates Foundation and Presidency Office Launch AI System to Boost Global Agricultural Development

Abu Dhabi launched a new AI system designed to help farmers worldwide deal with climate change. The $200 million partnership with the Gates Foundation...

International
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Towards the East Sea, Raising Regional Tensions

North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, marking the seventh such launch this year and escalating tensions on t...

International
Torrential Rains and Floods Batter Spain, Causing Widespread Disruption

Storm Gabriel, which started as an Atlantic hurricane, continues battering the Spanish islands of Ibiza and Formentera with destructive flooding and s...

International
Global FAO Conference Kicks Off in Cairo with Arab and International Participation

Egypt launched the third global conference for UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representatives in Cairo's New Administrative Capital today....

International
Death Toll Rises as Powerful 'Kammuri' Typhoon Batters Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaeji has killed at least 26 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across central Philippines after dumping massive amounts of rain th...

Economy
Sharjah Asset Management Explores Partnership Opportunities with Dutch Delegation

Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of Sharjah's government, met with Dutch consulate officials to explore partnerships in developing climate...

International
Putin and Modi Discuss Expanding Strategic Partnership in New Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today to strengthen trade ties between the two count...

Emirates
Children's Hospital of Jaleelah Celebrates Young Cancer Patient's Recovery

Five-year-old Alexis Oshi rang a ceremonial bell at Al Jalila Children's Hospital in Dubai, marking her complete recovery from Wilms' tumor, a rare ki...

Economy
Dubai Real Estate Authority Chairman Oversees "Wasl" Group's Achievements

Dubai's real estate sector just got a major boost as the emirate's leadership praised strong performance from Wasl Group and outlined ambitious plans...

News
Sheikh Mohammed Meets with Ecuadorian President, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa in Dubai, marking another step in strengthening ties bet...

International
Mertz Emphasizes Strengthening Europe's Role in NATO for Greater Influence and Cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says strengthening Europe's role within NATO has become an "absolute priority" as the continent faces new geopolitica...

Economy
Emirati Fragrance Incubator Nurtures Emerging Brands

Sharjah is hosting the third UAE Perfumes and Oud Exhibition from October 3-12, bringing together over 500 companies and brands from around the world....

Economy
Oil Prices Surge in Early Trading: Insights and Outlook

Oil prices jumped nearly 1% in early trading Thursday after hitting their lowest levels since early May, with both major crude benchmarks recovering f...

Emirates
Fujairah Police Gear Up for 54th UAE National Day Celebrations

Fujairah Police's senior committee met to finalize security and traffic plans for the UAE's 54th National Day celebrations. The meeting covered everyt...

Economy
Abu Dhabi Dominates Global Travel Awards 2025 with Coveted Accolades

Abu Dhabi swept multiple categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards, cementing its position as the Middle East's top destination for business travel,...

International
India's PM and Trump Hold High-Level Trade Talks to Strengthen Economic Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first phone call since Trump's return to office, with both leaders confir...

Economy
Airbus Forecasts Massive Middle East Demand: 4,080 New Passenger Jets Needed Over Next 20 Years

Airbus expects the Middle East's aircraft fleet to more than double over the next two decades, jumping from around 1,480 planes in 2024 to nearly 3,70...

Economy
Emirates Airlines Concludes Dubai Airshow with Strategic Investments

Emirates Airlines wrapped up the Dubai Airshow 2025 with major fleet expansion deals worth $41.4 billion, new cabin technologies, and partnerships tha...

Emirates
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Holds Telephone Talks with US Secretary of State

The UAE and US foreign ministers held talks covering two major regional crises and a significant tech partnership deal. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al N...