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Record number of Emiratis employed in private sector under Nafis Initiative
UAE

Record number of Emiratis employed in private sector under Nafis Initiative

Over 114,000 Emiratis now work in private companies, with 81,000 hired since the launch of the Nafis programme, which offers financial support and training to boost Emiratisation.

Bitcoin surges amid growing expectations of a Fed rate cut
Markets

Bitcoin surges amid growing expectations of a Fed rate cut

Cryptocurrency market rallies as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction, boosting demand for speculative assets.

Oil prices fall as Fed rate cuts loom amid Middle East tensions
Markets

Oil prices fall as Fed rate cuts loom amid Middle East tensions

Weak economic data and declining demand weigh on oil prices, despite concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Microsoft and G42 to establish AI centers in Abu Dhabi following $1.5 billion agreement
UAE

Microsoft and G42 to establish AI centers in Abu Dhabi following $1.5 billion agreement

Microsoft and G42 strengthen AI collaboration with $1.5 billion deal to establish two AI hubs in Abu Dhabi, focusing on responsible AI development and social impact

Saudi Arabia’s real estate boom: $5 billion investments fuel growth in key sectors
World

Saudi Arabia’s real estate boom: $5 billion investments fuel growth in key sectors

Massive infrastructure projects and government-backed initiatives drive the kingdom’s real estate market toward unprecedented expansion.

Dubai's real estate market thrives: Record sales and rising demand in 2024
Markets

Dubai's real estate market thrives: Record sales and rising demand in 2024

Impressive growth in Dubai's residential resale market signals strong investor interest and ongoing economic resilience.