Traders on Wall Street are awaiting a meeting of the US Federal Reserve this Tuesday and Wednesday. Few expect interest rates to be raised though. The Federal Open Markets Committee statement this week comes as a slew of big firms post their quarterly earnings, including tech giant Apple. Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, formally Google, all posted better than expected earnings last week and Apple is expecting revenue to be in the range of AED 179 – 183 billion.
UAE Central Bank support package reaches AED 6.2 billion
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the key outcomes of its comprehensive support package designed to strengthen the resilience of financial institutions.
Dubai Holding picks 15 scale-ups from 1,400+ applicants for sustainability challenge
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, has announced the 15 bold scale-ups selected for its 'Innovate For Tomorrow' impact accelerator programme.
ADNOC backs UAE's AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund
ADNOC has become the first partner to support the UAE Cabinet's newly announced AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund (NIRF) following a trilateral agreement signed at the 'Make it in the Emirates' 2026.
Trump sets deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced on Thursday that he would give the European Union until July 4 to implement trade deal commitments before he raises tariffs on EU goods, including cars, to "much higher levels."
Emirates Group marks record annual profits with 20-week staff bonus
Emirates Group will offer its staff a 20-week bonus after achieving annual record profits of AED 24.5 billion despite facing a disruptive final month of the 2025-2026 financial year due to the Iran war.
The UAE's air defence systems engaged 2 ballistic missiles and three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Friday, May 8.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked at strengthening ties in key sectors like AI and renewable energy with Austria during talks with Chancellor Christian Stocker in Abu Dhabi.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have banned delivery riders from accessing roads with speed limits of 120kph or higher, and on a stretch of Sheikh Zayed Street from May 15.
