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Oil prices dip 1% as Gulf exports recover and US inventories rise

Oil prices dipped by 1% on Thursday, driven by recovering crude exports from the Gulf and an unexpected rise in US inventories, which alleviated supply concerns. This development comes as investors are also considering renewed diplomatic efforts between the US…

GCC debt capital markets reach $1.2 trillion in H1 2026, with sukuk at 42% share

The GCC debt capital markets have reached approximately $1.2 trillion by the end of the first half of 2026, with sukuk comprising around 42% of this total, according to Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance…

UAE retail investors show rising confidence in equities as geopolitical concerns ease, eToro survey finds

UAE retail investors are showing increasing confidence in equities, with 82% anticipating growth in the local market over the next year, according to eToro's latest UAE Retail Investor Beat survey. This marks a rise from 76% in March and is…

Eleven agreements signed at Al Ain Future Business Forum to boost economic development

The inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum concluded with the signing of eleven agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing economic development in the region. The event, held at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain, brought together various government…

Debate emerges over iced coffee etiquette in job interviews, says recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen

A debate has emerged regarding the appropriateness of bringing iced coffee to job interviews, sparked by a TikTok video from US recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen. She cautioned that arriving with an iced coffee might convey a lack of seriousness, suggesting it…

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