National Bonds App Relaunch Drives 67% Surge in Regular Savers

Dubai: In a bold step toward redefining how the UAE saves and invests, National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has reported impressive results following the relaunch of its mobile application. Just three months post-launch, compared to the preceding three months, the app has emerged as a powerful digital tool driving a … Read more

Beijing Records 10 Million Cross-Border Trips in First Half of Year

Beijing: Beijing’s exit-entry ports have recorded over 10 million cross-border trips in the first half of the year, up 19.6% year-on-year, its border inspection agency said on Monday. According to Emirates News Agency, the number of foreigners entering and leaving the country reached around 2.9 million in the past six months, accounting for 29% of … Read more

Trkiye Evacuates Over 50,000 Amid Forest Fires Impacting Multiple Provinces

Izmir: Trkiye has evacuated more than 50,000 people from regions affected by forest fires across the country, with the western province of Izmir accounting for the majority of evacuations, the country’s disaster agency said. Fires have swept through parts of Izmir, Bilecik, Hatay, Sakarya, and Manisa provinces, prompting authorities to relocate residents from 41 different … Read more

EU and Ukraine Finalize Modernized Trade Agreement

Brussels: The European Commission has concluded negotiations with Ukraine on the review of the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). The agreement in principle on the review of the trade liberalisation provisions under the Association Agreement marks a new phase in establishing a long-term, predictable, and reciprocal framework within the broader context of … Read more

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Secures Second Carbon Neutrality Certification

Abu dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received its second Carbon Neutrality Certification from Applus+, a verification agency accredited by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This achievement means EAD has become the first regulatory body in the UAE to receive this certification twice, further solidifying its commitment to … Read more

International Air Travel Sees 5% Growth in May, Reports IATA

Geneva: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data highlighting a 5% increase in global passenger demand for May 2025, compared to the same month in 2024. The data, which measures total demand in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), also showed a corresponding 5% increase in capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK). The overall load … Read more