Dubai ranks first globally for cultural, creative industry FDI projects for fourth year

Dubai ranks No.1 globally for creative industry FDI

The data covers 233 cities, with Dubai ahead of London, Singapore and Riyadh

Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs of up to 50%

Ottawa targets US steel, dairy and electronics as trade war with Washington escalates

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the trade dispute with the United States at the Davie Shipyard in Levis, Quebec, Canada on August 24, 2026.

Pakistan’s economic recovery gains ground - and fast

Lower borrowing costs and stronger external buffers lift Moody’s sovereign rating

State Bank of Pakistan

US Treasury chief vows to choke Iran’s economy

Bessent vowed to cut entities facilitating Iranian money laundering from the dollar system

The Treasury chief earlier declared that an "economic D-Day" had begun against Tehran.

Dubai-India trade more than doubles in a decade

Non-oil trade rose 15% in 2025 as Indian companies in Dubai climbed to 85,841

Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, speaks during a panel session at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 in New Delhi, attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why alternatives do not make Hormuz obsolete

UAE strategy strengthens trade routes while preserving Strait of Hormuz's global role

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical arteries of global trade, and no country — regardless of its capabilities — can treat it as an option that can be ignored or dispensed with.

US-India trade deal almost finalised in principle: Gor

US envoy links near-final trade deal to growing trust between Trump and Modi

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor

Goyal to visit Japan with 200-plus business delegation

Visit aims to boost investment, high-tech manufacturing and next-gen industries

India's Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal

UK economy shows resilience amid Mid-East war, unrest

Growth cools but stays positive as services, World Cup spending prop up GDP

Members of the crowd sporting "bald caps" gather in the sunshine ahead of a concert by US rapper and singer Pitbull in Hyde Park, London, on July 10, 2026.

UAE calls for deeper BRICS financial cooperation

Talks cover infrastructure finance, capital markets, tax cooperation and global governance

UAE pushes for stronger BRICS financial cooperation at India meeting

Oman: E-invoicing a must for all VAT-registered firms

Companies with annual supplies above OMR5 million covered first; others from October

Implementation will take place in two phases. Companies with annual supplies exceeding OMR5 million will be required to adopt the system from April 1, 2027, while those below the OMR5 million threshold will come under the requirements from October 1, 2027.

UAE, Syria discuss stronger economic cooperation now

Ministers discuss tourism, logistics, infrastructure and the new economy

The ministers discussed opportunities to expand collaboration in key sectors of mutual interest.

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