Abu Dhabi: A senior economic delegation from Abu Dhabi has embarked on a strategic mission to Japan from May 6 to 9, 2025, to reinforce bilateral trade ties and explore new investment partnerships. Led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the initiative includes over 80 entities across government, finance, innovation, and tourism […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s non-oil private sector economy maintained stable momentum in April 2025, according to new PMI data that reflects a measured but confident business environment. The country’s S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) held firm at 54.0, signalling expansion in overall market activity and business sentiment. The strongest development in April came from […]
DUBAI: Calligrapher Abdul Kareem, better known as Kareemgraphy, has inked his gratitude the best way he knows how – through bold strokes of Arabic calligraphy. After being granted the UAE’s prestigious Golden Visa, the Dubai-based creative shared a shimmering tribute to the city in his signature style. “Thank you Dubai,” the artwork reads, using Arabic […]
London: The British royal family led solemn commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a public celebration steeped in tradition, remembrance, and national pride. Held in central London, the commemorations featured a military parade, an aerial flypast by the Royal Air Force, and appearances by King Charles III, Queen […]
New York: Shah Rukh Khan marked a historic milestone at the 2025 Met Gala, becoming the first Indian male actor to attend the prestigious fashion event. Donning a regal black sherwani designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the Bollywood icon embodied the gala’s “Tailored For You” theme with cultural pride and sartorial elegance. The ensemble featured Tasmanian […]
OMAHA, NEBRASKA: In a surprise announcement that left thousands of investors speechless, Warren Buffett said he will retire as CEO and chair of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2024. The 93-year-old billionaire, affectionately called the “Sage of Omaha”, made the statement during the company’s annual general meeting, following a five-hour Q&A session. Buffett declared […]
LONDON: The tragic killing of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda in a case of mistaken identity has now helped trigger a major change in UK knife laws. The British government has announced new legislation to curb online knife sales and impose tougher punishments on retailers who sell knives to under-18s — a move driven by the tireless […]
DUBAI: Iran’s pistachio exports to the UAE have surged by a staggering 40% in just six months, fuelling a sharp global price rise for the premium nut. With demand skyrocketing across international markets, the UAE has emerged as a major re-export hub, driving up the commodity’s value and reshaping pistachio trade dynamics. According to Iran’s […]
DUBAI: Dubai has once again claimed the top global spot for attracting Greenfield FDI in cultural and creative industries (CCI) in 2024. Beating out 233 cities including London and Singapore, the emirate attracted 971 projects and AED18.86 billion in capital, creating over 23,500 new jobs. The win, confirmed by the Financial Times’ fDi Markets report, […]
In a powerful final gesture, Pope Francis’ iconic popemobile is being transformed into a mobile health unit for Gaza’s children—fulfilling his last wish to support those he stood beside in solidarity, especially in his final years, Vatican News confirmed. The humanitarian initiative has been entrusted to Caritas Jerusalem, a Catholic relief agency with a long-standing […]
ALGIERS: The UAE has called for greater Arab parliamentary cooperation in tackling urgent regional crises, particularly the worsening humanitarian situation in Palestine. Addressing the 38th Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) conference in Algiers, the Federal National Council (FNC) emphasised that Arab parliamentary action is vital in the face of growing political instability, economic pressures, climate change, […]
