World Bank approves $100m grant to advance Syria financial sector modernization World Bank approves $100 million IDA grant to support Syria financial sector modernization, aiming to expand secure digital payments …
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UAE Ministry of Finance approves ANI and GEON for federal payments
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Finance Ministry Approves Anni and Gion for Federal Fees and Fines UAE Finance Ministry approves Anni and Gion for federal fees and fines under Cabinet Decision No.176M/4M (2026), expanding …
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UAE Approves August 2026 Fuel Prices with Limited Adjustments
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE fuel prices for August 2026 set with limited adjustments UAE fuel prices for August 2026 confirmed with limited changes: diesel AED3.80/l, Super 98 AED3.60/l, Special 95 AED3.49/l and E‑Plus …
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US-Iran conflict escalates as Trump vows “powerful response” after Iranian missile strike Trump orders a powerful response after Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan; U.S. strikes IRGC sites …
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du reports Q2 2026 revenue and EBITDA gains and approves AED0.26 dividend
by James Bryantby James Bryantdu reports resilient Q2 2026 results as H1 net profit rises to AED 1.632bn Du reports Q2 2026 results with revenue and service growth, stronger margins and an interim dividend …
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UAE approves national program to modernize statistical system and improve economic data accuracy
by James Bryantby James BryantSheikh Mohammed approves UAE national statistical system development programme Sheikh Mohammed approves UAE national statistical system programme to modernize methods, refine GDP measurement and strengthen data-driven economic policymaking. The UAE …
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UAE approves national statistical system development program to measure digital economy
by James Bryantby James BryantSheikh Mohammed approves National Programme to develop the national statistical system UAE approves National Programme to develop the national statistical system, boosting data accuracy for the digital economy, tourism and …
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Wildfires surge across Mediterranean, UK and North America, straining emergency services Wildfires across the Mediterranean, the United Kingdom and North America are intensifying, stretching fire services and prompting new European …
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UAE Approves National Statistical Overhaul and Comprehensive GDP Review
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE national GDP review approved under programme to develop statistical system UAE national GDP review approved under the National Programme to develop the statistical system, enhancing data accuracy, policy planning …
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US approves US-Saudi nuclear agreement that could permit domestic uranium enrichment US President approved a US-Saudi nuclear agreement that would allow Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear programme with …