The US dollar has slumped with next week’s presidential election result increasingly looked too close. With some polls showing Donald Trump gaining ground, the dollar is now at a three-week low versus the euro and a 12-day low versus the Japanese yen. The uncertainty has resulted in the fuelling in demand for perceived havens like the yen.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises progress of Dubai Cashless Strategy
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has praised the progress of the Dubai Cashless Strategy, with cashless transactions now accounting for 90.1 per cent of all transactions in the Emirate.
UAE to participate in annual IMF, World Bank meetings in Bangkok
A UAE delegation is set to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), taking place in Thailand's Bangkok from October 12-18.
Beauty World Dubai draws 62,000 visitors despite tough year for events
Beauty World Dubai has wrapped up its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 62,000 visitors from over 170 countries
Nakheel awards contract to upgrade western shoreline at Dubai Islands
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting LLC a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands.
NMA and TikTok train young Arab media leaders in digital storytelling
The National Media Authority (NMA) has teamed up with TikTok to run a training session for young media professionals from across the Arab world.
Etihad Airways and flydubai have announced cancellations of flights to Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh for two days after Houthi missile attacks targetted King Khalid International Airport.
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against an individual who posted social media content that included the bullying of a child with disabilities.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked into strengthening economic and investment ties with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a phone call on Friday.
