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A Market Apart: How the UAE Continues to Attract Global Capital in Uncertain Times

As regional headwinds test the resilience of Gulf markets, the United Arab Emirates continues to distinguish itself as a pole of economic stability, strategic...

Gold prices bounce back in Dubai, rising nearly Dh20 per gram

The precious metals market is experiencing a wave of profit-taking following gold’s strong performance last year, when prices rose by approximately 66 per cent The 24K...

No more OTPs: UAE bank says ready to roll out app verification

All licensed financial institutions (LFIs) in the UAE must eliminate SMS- and email-based OTPs to enhance security for banking transactions in line with central...

UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged amid Iran war, mirroring US Fed move

Base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) stays at 3.65% Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced late Wednesday it has...

UAE rolls out up to 50% tax credit for businesses

UAE launches R&D incentive scheme capped at Dh5m to drive research spending and innovation Dubai: The UAE has launched the first phase of its Research...

Saudi Arabia construction costs rise 1.4% in February: GASTAT 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction sector maintained stable cost growth in February, with the index rising 1.4 percent year on year amid steady increases in residential and non-residential...

Artificial intelligence is transitioning into a ‘digital employee’

AI can be an effective tool, business leaders tell Arab News Not about jobs, but ‘convergence of human capital and AI’ RIYADH:  Artificial intelligence is fundamentally...

Startup Wrap: MENA deals spotlight AI, expansion, and strategic consolidation

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continue to attract investor interest and pursue strategic expansion, with fresh funding rounds, acquisitions, and...

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