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The UAE’s insurance sector recorded AED 2.5 billion in profits for 2023, driven by higher investment income, and witnessed a sharp rise in written policies, according to the Central Bank of the UAE.
The EU imported 2.7 million tonnes of coffee from non-EU countries in 2023, valued at €10.6 billion, with Brazil and Vietnam supplying 58% of total imports, according to Eurostat.
Russia remains a major energy player despite global challenges, with over 90% of its energy exports going to friendly countries, Putin declared at the Russian Energy Week forum.
The UAE and New Zealand concluded negotiations on a comprehensive trade partnership aimed at boosting economic ties and investment opportunities between the two countries.
The Swiss National Bank reduced its interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.00%, marking the third such move in 2024, in response to global market trends and economic pressures.
Sheikh Mohammed greenlights AED10B plan for Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion, aiming to enhance Dubai’s global leadership in the MICE sector and attract major international events.
UAE’s economy will expand by 4.8% by 2025, according to Oxford Economics, driven by growth in the non-oil sector, including tourism, real estate, and foreign investment.
Elliott Hill returns as Nike CEO, sparking an 8% stock rise as he aims to lead the company through challenging market conditions and revive its competitive edge.
Wall Street surged Thursday as investors embraced the Fed’s first rate cut in four years, with major indexes rising and tech stocks leading the charge.
Rapaport and DMCC will host Dubai’s largest polished diamond auction with over 3,200 lots and more than 50,000 carats on offer for international buyers.