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Crude oil futures surge to six-session high amid rising tensions in Middle
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI), the decision by A.P. Moller-Maersk, one of the world's largest shipping lines, to divert its ships from the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the Cape of Good Hope for "the foreseeable future" heightened apprehensions about the impact on se
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US State Secy Blinken heads to Mideast for talks with Israel, Arab allies
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will begin his visit to the Middle Eastern countries from January 4 till January 11, to address ongoing concerns, including the release of remaining hostages and delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gazan civilians.
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India urgently expands oil storage amid mounting geopolitical risks
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, the move is prompted by India's vulnerability to disruptions in the energy supply chain, especially in critical regions like the Red Sea and the Middle East.
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Abu Dhabi unveils 1st processing facility for enzyme-based fuel additives
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Industrial Development Bureau (IDB), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development's (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the industrial sector, has announced a collaboration with XMILE Group to establish a first-of-its-kind processing facility in the Middle East and Africa region for
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UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid attends Arab Strategy Forum 2024
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today attended the Arab Strategy Forum 2024, which is being held under the theme "The Political and Economic State of the Arab World".
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UAE: ZHO celebrates World Braille Day
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) affirmed its commitment to enhance the dissemination and use of the writing system for the blind or visually impaired through touch, known as "Braille," in all aspects of life.
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First-ever Iranian opposition figure speaks at Knesset
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"We have to get together and be united against this terrorism if we claim our hearts beat for humanity," Beheshti, a journalist and human rights activist, told the Tazpit Press Service shortly before he joined other Israeli officials discussing the war at a Knesset event.
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UAE President and WHO chief discuss cooperation and health challenges in G
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday.
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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences on passing of Mahra bint K
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has offered his condolences on the passing of Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Khaled bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at Al Bateen mourning majlis in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements enjoyed exponential gr
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement programme (CEPA) has enjoyed exponential growth in 2023, with three deals implemented, two more signed and awaiting implementation, and four agreed - taking the total numbe
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UAE: Over 57,000 new investors flocked to Dubai Financial Market in 2023
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Brokerage firms at the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) opened 57,054 new investor accounts in 2023, marking a significant increase of 12.5 per cent over the previous year, according to data released by the DFM.
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"Not seeking wider conflict in Middle East": White House after US sinks Ho
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Hours after the US helicopters sank three Houthi boats in the Red Sea, the White House issued a statement saying that it is not seeking a 'wider conflict' in the Middle East, CNN reported.
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