Ebola in Congo: Confirmed cases rise to 1,094 as government reports new infections Ebola in Congo: confirmed cases reach 1,094 with 277 deaths, as authorities report 46 new infections and …
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo intensifies as WHO reports more than 670 confirmed cases and rising deaths DR Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO reports 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths as …
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Gold prices surge 2.7% to $4,351.90 as investors monitor US economic data Gold prices climbed for a second straight session on Monday, with August-delivery futures jumping $113.10 (2.67%) to $4,351.90 …
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Dubai-Africa trade surges 325% from 2016 to 2025 to $146 billion
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai-Africa trade soars to $146 billion in 2025 as Dubai deepens investment ties Dubai-Africa trade hit $146 billion in 2025, reflecting a 325% rise since 2016, while Dubai investments in …
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UAE demand for luxury watches surges as buyers treat timepieces as investments
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE demand for luxury watches surges after Expo Sharjah 57 UAE demand for luxury watches surges after Expo Sharjah 57, with Rolex, Cartier and Chopard leading sales; experts warn on …
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Iran conflict intensifies as Tehran endures strikes, internet curbs and economic shock Iran conflict grips Tehran as exchanges with the US and Israel escalate, driving soaring inflation, internet throttling and …
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Gold prices in UAE slide up to AED25.75 per gram as demand surges
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices fall sharply in UAE markets as demand for 18K jewellery and small bars rebounds Gold prices in UAE dropped up to AED25.75 per gram last week, prompting stronger …
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UAE banks record AED 5.57 trillion assets in April as lending surges
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE bank lending hits AED 25.2bn in April 2026 as sector assets reach AED 5.57 trillion UAE bank lending surged to AED 25.2 billion in April 2026, driving total banking …
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Dubai gold demand surges during Eid Al Adha as discounts drive jewellery sales
by James Bryantby James BryantGold demand rises in UAE as Eid Al‑Adha gifts and heavy discounts boost jewellery sales Gold demand in the UAE rose during Eid Al‑Adha as extended holidays, lower prices and …
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Colombian personal security academy draws recruits as private guard sector balloons Colombian personal security academy trains thousands as private guard numbers surge — fueling overseas demand, high costs and debate …