Drivers of ride-hailing firm Uber plan to strike in major cities to demand better wages and working conditions.
The strikes are expected to happen across major US cities, as well as parts of the United Kingdom, Australia and South America.
The protests come days before its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.
Uber drivers have urged the public to "stand in solidarity with impoverished drivers across the world who have made Uber so successful".
Mubadala announces $600M investment in Nord Anglia Education
Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company has signed an agreement to acquire a $600 million (around AED 2.203 billion) minority stake in private school operator Nord Anglia Education.
Shein, Temu to hike prices under pressure from Trump's trade policies
Chinese online marketplace Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein will raise prices on their products next week as US President Donald Trump's crackdown on low-value imports and sweeping tariffs increase expenses for the companies known for their low-priced offerings.
US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil
The United States on Wednesday issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to ramp up pressure on Tehran.
IATA: Aviation sector contributes $92 billion to UAE economy
A new study from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that aviation and related tourism contributed $92 billion (AED 337.9 billion) to the UAE’s economy in 2023, making up 18.2 per cent of the country’s GDP.
Nvidia faces $5.5 billion charge as US restricts chip sales to China
Nvidia said it would take $5.5 billion (AED 20 billion) in charges after the US government limited exports of its H20 artificial intelligence chip to China, a key market for one of its most popular chips.
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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?
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