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Abu dhabi: Iraq is set to contract international companies to manage the export of crude oil for a designated period of three months, starting from September 1, 2026. This strategic move is part of an initiative by the Iraqi government to enhance its …

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 103 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged…

Abu dhabi: Oil prices rose to three-week highs at settlement on Tuesday: Oil prices climbed to their highest in three weeks as trading closed on Tuesday.

According to Emirates News Agency, Brent crude futures increased by 15 cents, or 0.17%, reachin…

San francisco: US company OpenAI has announced the launch of a specialised version of its popular app-dubbed “ChatGPT for Teens”-amid growing concerns among researchers and parents regarding teenagers’ emotional reliance on chatbots. This new version …

Abu dhabi: US stocks ended Tuesday’s trading session by retreating further from the record highs set last Thursday, driven by a decline in artificial intelligence stocks. The S and P 500 index fell by 51.97 points, or 0.67%, to finish at 7,692.10 poin…

Dubai: The 31st edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition, known as DUPHAT 2026, is set to commence next Tuesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will span three days and feature more than …

Abu dhabi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) can still be brought under control within three months, despite the virus expanding across six provinces and claiming mo…

Oil extended gains for a fourth day in asia trade: with Brent and WTI near three-week highs. Brent crude edged up 26 cents to around $91.28 a barrel, while US WTI crude rose 37 cents to around $85.31. Both contracts closed Tuesday at their highest lev…