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.
UAE committed to achieving planned oil production capacity
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has reiterated that the UAE remains focused on delivering its planned production capacity of 5 million barrels per day by 2027.
Samsung to fend off Chinese foldable phone rivals with slimmer model
Samsung Electronics has unveiled thinner, lighter foldable phones as it aims to fend off Chinese competition in the higher-margin, premium segment that remains untapped by arch rival Apple.
Trump announces 50% tariff on copper effective August 1
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 50 per cent tariff on copper to start on August 1 in a bid to promote domestic development of an industry critical to defence, electronics and automobiles.
UAE and Azerbaijan seal major economic partnership deal
The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at strengthening economic ties and driving mutual growth across key sectors.
UAE welcomes removal from EU financial crime watchlist
The UAE has welcomed its removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing.
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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?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
