The UAE is one of the top countries worldwide in terms of economic freedom, a survey suggests. It came joint fifth in a poll by Canadian think tank Fraser Institute, tying with Georgia, Canada, Ireland and Mauritius. Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand topped the Economic Freedom of the World Report. It ranked 159 countries on government size, legal structure, property rights, access to money, freedom to trade internationally and regulation of credit, labour and business.
IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine on Thursday, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately to help keep the government running as its war against Russia's invasion drags into a fifth year.
Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros, Netflix walks away
Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.
Dubai's flydubai reports record AED2.2 billion pre-tax profit in 2025
Dubai carrier flydubai has posted a strong 2025 performance driven by record revenue, passenger growth and strategic network expansion, with profit before tax reported at AED2.2 billion ($591 million).
Warner Bros reopens door to Paramount, putting Netflix deal in doubt
Warner Bros Discovery has opened the door on Tuesday to Paramount Skydance after the rival bidder raised its offer to $31 per share.
Etihad Airways announces record AED2.6 billion profit for 2025
Etihad Airways has reported a record AED2.6 billion profit for 2025, the strongest financial performance in its history.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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