A view around the potential area where the "AI-native hub" is planned inside the New Clark City (NCC) in Tarlac, Philippines, about 100km north of Manila. Protesters cite threats to water resources, electricity supply and the displacement of natives, known as "Aetas".

Pax Silica: Is AI dissent starting to spook investors?

Investor jitters grow as protests challenge US-led tech hub in New Clark City

WEF economists expect global economy to stabilise

Economists see steadier growth amid rising geopolitical and AI-driven risks

A majority (56%) of chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) expect the global outlook to remain "stable or improve", a sharp improvement from May, when 89% expected conditions to "weaken".

Pakistan protests could cost Rs120b a day: Minister

Imran Khan’s sister detained for 30 days ahead of PTI’s September 27 nationwide protest

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb

UAE steps up drive to take national products global

UAE ramps up tech-driven manufacturing and farming to expand export footprint

New initiatives link agriculture, manufacturing and technology with supply chains and global markets.

Sharjah summer promotions draw Dh850m in spending

Record 114-day campaign boosts retail, tourism and hospitality across emirate

The event featured the notable presence of Shamsa, the iconic mascot character symbolising the joy of Sharjah Summer Promotions.

When trade routes become geopolitical battlegrounds

Trade routes once chosen for cost and efficiency are shaped by security and risk

A tractor pulls a boat from the sea as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Aug. 31, 2026. More than 80% of global trade by volume is carried by sea, meaning that disruption at any critical chokepoint can quickly have global consequences.

Trump demands 1% US interest rate after Fed rate hike

US president says America has world's strongest credit as Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4%

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference following Federal Open Market Committee meetings at Federal Reserve Headquarters on September 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point in the first increase since 2023.

India set to power next wave of global growth: IMF

IMF hails India’s strong fundamentals, private dynamism and tech prowess

India has potential to power next wave of global growth, says IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke.

UAE factories get new tech transformation platform

Factory Forward combines funding, technology support and expertise for manufacturers

File photo.

ATM 2026: What UAE hotel hiring means for job seekers

UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent

UAE hotels are continuing to hire as tourism growth across the country and wider Gulf drives demand for experienced hospitality professionals.

China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS

Modi, Xi and Putin stress cooperation to reshape institutions dominated by West

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, centre, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, pose for a photo during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Saturday, September 12, 2026.

UAE’s BRICS membership boosts trade and investment

Non-oil trade with BRICS members reached $312b in 2025, up from $243b a year earlier

BRICS countries accounted for nearly a third of the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade last year. [Illustrative image]

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