The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast for the UAE’s economic growth remains unchanged at 3%. That’s despite downgrading its global forecast this year to 3.1%, from 3.3% in July, indicating a risk of a recession. The fund has also adjusted its forecast for 2016, from 3.8% to 3.6%. Its latest World Economic Outlook says the developed world is performing well, but emerging markets are weak, resulting in slower growth.
Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel
Oil prices surged over $119 a barrel, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, on Monday as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding US-Israeli war with Iran.
Silal, National Agricultural Centre partner to boost UAE food security
Silal, an Abu Dhabi agri-food and technology company, has announced the expansion of its operations in Ras Al Khaimah in collaboration with the National Agricultural Centre.
China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners
U.S.-China dialogue is vital to preventing globally damaging miscalculations, China's top diplomat said on Sunday, ahead of a highly anticipated summit this month between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Awqaf Abu Dhabi, LuLu Group launch AED100m projects for orphans
Abu Dhabi’s Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority has signed an agreement with LuLu Group International to develop commercial projects worth AED100 million, with the returns aimed at supporting orphans in the UAE.
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