Gold Rose 26% in H1 2025: WGC Report Highlights Record Performance

New york: The World Gold Council (WGC) has released its Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2025 report, showcasing gold’s impressive 26% rise in the first half of 2025, a period marked by the US dollar’s weakest start to a year since 1973. This shift has significantly redefined global investment flows. According to Emirates News Agency, gold has … Read more

UAE’s Non-Oil Economy Remains on Solid Ground: MOMR

Abu dhabi: The UAE’s non-oil economy remains on solid ground: The UAE’s non-oil economy remains on solid ground, with the June PMI expanding slightly to stand at 53.5, following a solid level of 53.3 in May and 54 in April, signalling continued expansion, despite some deceleration in momentum, according to OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report … Read more

Aqdar and MBZUAI Host Event on Youth Empowerment in AI

Abu dhabi: Khalifa Empowerment Programme (Aqdar) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) organised a panel discussion titled “Empowering the Future – Youth in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” and a scientific debate titled “Artificial Intelligence and Youth – Motivation or Obstacle?” This event coincided with World Youth Skills Day. According to Emirates … Read more

Global Childhood Vaccination Coverage Holds Steady, Yet Over 14 Million Infants Remain Unvaccinated: UN

New york: In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% — roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunisation coverage data released today by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF. Compared … Read more

UAE and Iran Presidents Discuss Enhancing Bilateral Relations and Regional Concerns

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian President His Excellency Dr Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in a phone call to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral relations. The dialogue aimed to serve shared interests and promote prosperity and progress for both nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the leaders discussed … Read more

Dubai Culture and Emirates Intellectual Property Association Forge Strategic Partnership

Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA) to strengthen relations and expand the horizons of bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property. The agreement focuses on coordinating efforts to organise a series of initiatives and events to raise awareness … Read more

Shanghai Port Completes Full-Chain Green Methanol Bunkering for Dual-Fuel Containership

Shanghai: Shanghai Port has successfully completed ship-to-ship bunkering of green methanol fuel for an international vessel. This milestone marks the full integration of a domestically developed green methanol supply chain at the port. By delivering ‘green power’ to long-haul ocean-going vessels, Shanghai is helping steer the maritime industry toward a more sustainable future. According to … Read more