Assad’s rule, a covert operation saw him flee to the UAE aboard a private jet, accompanied by his closest aides, family, and millions in assets. Orchestrated by his top adviser, Yasar Ibrahim, the …
Saudi Arabia eyes investment in Vale, MIND ID: Minister
Besides critical minerals, the industry minister also confirmed that the petrochemical sector is on the table.
Red Cross faces funding shortage in Myanmar earthquake relief
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Thursday it had received only a fraction of an emergency appeal for 100 million Swiss francs ($122.40 million) to help …
Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 46% amid political turmoil and global tariffs
Turkey’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by 3.5 percentage points and halted a three‑month easing streak as it confronts stubborn inflation and financial turbulence following the arrest …
Turkey’s central bank surprises with 350-basis-point rate hike
Turkey’s central bank surprised markets on Thursday when it raised its key interest rate, the one-week repurchase rate, from 42.5% to 46%.
Arellano: Trump threatened Vietnam with a huge tariff. How’s that going over in Little Saigon?
In Little Saigon, enmity for the Vietnamese government thrives among the older generation, many of whom arrived in the U.S. as refugees after the fall of Saigon. Some are even willing to pay higher …
Pakistan to remain engaged on historical issues, including apology for 1971 genocide, repayment of $4.5b: FS Jasim
“Unsettled issues need to be resolved to put bilateral ties on a solid foundation,” said Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin during a press briefing following the foreign office consultations between the …
After antitrust raids, Indian ad group warns against pricing coordination
After high-profile antitrust raids in India, a group of major ad agencies has asked members, who include GroupM, Dentsu and Publicis, to avoid communicating with rivals over WhatsApp or share …
American University in Dubai launches bachelor’s degrees in artificial intelligence and gaming
The American University in Dubai (AUD) has announced the launch of two new programmes aimed at building capacity in the UAE’s artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming sectors, to support the UAE’s …
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, home to a ski slope, to get $1.3 billion renovation
The operator of Dubai’s sprawling Mall of the Emirates, home to an indoor ski slope in the desert sheikhdom, has plans for a $1.3 billion renovation at the mall.