Day: May 29, 2026

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ramchandra Paudel of Nepal on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …

Doha: Gold edged higher on Friday amid growing concerns over inflation and US interest rate hikes. Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to US$4,505.57 per ounce by 04:22 GMT, but was down about 0.1 percent for the week so far. US gold futures inched 0.1 percent…

Geneva: Senior executives from leading global shipping companies and industry groups underlined growing operational and economic challenges to goods trade during a 28 May meeting with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. They noted that, while gl…

Doha: Belgium’s federal parliament has approved a package of budget measures, including the new ‘centenindex’ system that will limit automatic wage and benefit increases for some workers and pensioners. The government said the reforms are needed to re…

Dubai: The Positive Spirit Council of Dubai Police, in collaboration with the Event Security Committee and the General Department of Police Stations, organised a series of Eid events for labourers under the slogan “Celebrating Eid Together.” The celeb…

Warsaw: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), has announced the launch of AUS Press at the Warsaw International Book Fair, coinciding with Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour.

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Berlin: German inflation slowed to 2.7% in May due to lower energy prices, while core inflation accelerated. Inflation fell to 2.7% from 2.9% in the previous month, preliminary data from the national statistics office showed on Friday.

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Doha: On the opening day of the Boucles de la Mayenne, Julius Johansen roared home for his second professional victory in UAE Team Emirates-XRG colours. In doing so, the Dane takes the first leader’s jersey of the four-day stage race.

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