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EFSCM Experts Meet to Assess Middle East Impact on EU Food Sector
The team of experts from the European Food Security Crisis Preparedness and Response Mechanism (EFSCM) held a meeting today to assess developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on the agricultural and food sector within the Union. The meeting took place within the framework of the E
Dubai Realty Hits New Peak: AED356.2 Million Off-Plan Apartment Sale Recorded
Dubai’s luxury real estate market reached a historic milestone on Thursday with the registration of a record-breaking off-plan apartment sale valued at AED356.2 million. According to official data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the ultra-luxury unit is located within the prestigious "Aman Re
Empower AGM Approves Cash Dividends of AED437.5 Million for H2 2025
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), held with a quorum of 85 percent of the company’s paid-up share capital, approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute cash dividends of AED437.5 million (4.375 fils per share equivalent t
OECD Slashes UK Growth to 0.7% as Inflation Forecast Surges to 4% Amid Regional War
Britain’s economic growth prospects received the sharpest downgrade of any major economy in the OECD’s interim forecast update on Thursday, following the US war on Iran, while inflation is projected to rise faster than previously anticipated. The Paris-based international body cut its 2026 forecast
Dollar Slips to 99.576: Energy Spikes and Geopolitical Tensions Erase Recent Gains
The U.S. dollar surrendered recent gains during Asian trading on Thursday as investors sought clarity on potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and scaled back expectations for further U.S. interest rate hikes. Amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty, the dollar index—which measures t
Sultan Al Jaber Dedicates MEI’s Leadership Award to UAE President, Frontline Workers
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Executive Chairman of XRG, has received the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award from the Washington DC-based Middle East Institute (MEI) and dedicated the recognition to Presi
Suhail Al Mazrouei: UAE Supply, Transport System Maintains High Efficiency Supporting Market Stability
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Supply and Transport Committee, affirmed that the transport system and supply chains in the UAE continue to operate efficiently and regularly within an integrated framework characterised by resilience and readines
Mubadala Energy Secures Southwest Andaman Exploration Block
Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, on Thursday announced the award of the Southwest Andaman exploration Production Sharing Contract (PSC) under Indonesia 's Gross Split scheme. The block was awarded by Direktorat Jenderal Minyak dan Gas Bumi (DG MIGAS) as par
Dubai Chambers Develops Action Plan With Confederation of Indian Industry to Boost Trade, Investment Flows
Dubai Chambers has hosted a meeting with senior representatives from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to enhance trade and investment flows between Dubai and India. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to develop a joint action plan aimed at broadening business partnerships across a r
AED43 Billion: UAE Central Bank Gold Reserves Exceed Record High
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has seen its gold reserves rise by 13.6 percent in January 2026 to a new record of AED43.051 billion at the end of the month, compared to AED37.902 billion at the end of December 2025, an increase of AED5.149 billion, according to the bank’s mont
Dubai Advances to 7th Place in the Global Financial Centres Index, Marking Its Highest-Ever Ranking
Dubai has achieved its highest ever ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), climbing to seventh place globally, underscoring the emirate’s accelerating rise as one of the world’s most influential financial hubs and its importance in the global financial system. This remarkable achieve
Dubai Records Strong Performance in the Construction Sector with More Than 10,700 Building Permits Issued in Q1 2026
Dubai Municipality reported strong performance indicators in the building and construction sector during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained development momentum across the emirate and a highly attractive investment environment that continues to reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading g