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WHO Issues Guidance to Combat Heat Risks at Mass Gatherings

Abu Dhabi:The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new guidelines aimed at preventing and managing heat-related illnesses during mass gatherings. The organization warns that extreme heat presents a growing threat to the health and safety of at…

Second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Begins Trading on Nasdaq Dubai

Dubai:The Ministry of Finance has officially listed and commenced secondary-market trading for its second five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. This follows the successful completion of the subscription, allocation, and settlement proces…

UAE Emphasizes Peacekeeping Role at UN General Assembly

New York:United Nations The Strategic Police Advisory Group (SPAG), chaired by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), organized a side event during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly to showcase the UAE’s contributions to peacekeeping an…

DEWA Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with Month-Long Programme

Dubai:More than 600 female employees from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) participated in a month-long programme celebrating Emirati Women’s Day. The initiative underscored the UAE’s dedication to empowering women and acknowledging th…

Oil Prices Remain Steady with Brent at $102.28 Per Barrel

Abu Dhabi:Oil prices remained largely stable on Friday, with slight fluctuations observed in the trading of major benchmarks.

According to Emirates News Agency, Brent crude saw a minor dip of 3 cents, equivalent to 0.03 percent, bringing the price t…

US Dollar Reaches 17-Month Peak Amidst Consecutive Weekly Gains

Abu Dhabi:The US dollar has climbed to a 17-month high as it approaches the end of its third consecutive week of gains.

According to Emirates News Agency, the dollar index, which compares the US dollar to six other major currencies, reached 102.08, …

Gold Prices Increase to $4,165 Following US Inflation Report

New York:Gold prices saw an increase on Thursday, reaching $4,165 per ounce, driven by softer-than-expected US inflation data that diminished the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month.

According toEmirates News Agency, spot g…

Arab League Criticizes Israeli Actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Abu Dhabi:Arab League The Arab League has issued a strong condemnation of the recent storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by over 1,300 Israeli settlers, who performed religious rituals in the mosque’s courtyards.

According to Emirates News Agency, the League …

SpaceX Rocket Carries Astronauts to ISS for Health Research

Cape Canaveral:A SpaceX rocket launched from Florida, sending two US astronauts, a Canadian astronaut, and a Russian cosmonaut to the International Space Station (ISS) for a mission centered on human health and performance in orbit.

According to Emi…

US Stocks See Gains as Bond Selloff Eases

Abu Dhabi:US stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 rebounding from a two-week low as a global bond selloff that had pushed US Treasury yields to multi-decade highs eased.

According to Emirates News Agency, the S&P 500 ga…