February 2024

IMF predicts global interest rate drop by mid-2024

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The ongoing World Governments Summit 2024 (WGS) witnessed a pivotal plenary session headlined by Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shedding light on the...

Travel

Etihad boosts India connectivity, 1.4M passengers in Jan ’24

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Etihad Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has disclosed its preliminary traffic figures for January 2024, showcasing a remarkable surge in passenger...

Business

World Bank president advocates for inclusive development path

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During the opening day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, delivered a compelling session titled “Delivering...

Health

Kiwi consumption linked to mental health benefits, researchers find

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New Zealand scientists have discovered that consuming kiwi can significantly improve mood within just four days, surpassing the long-standing belief in the mental health benefits...

Business

Pinterest shares dip on weak outlook, revenue miss

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Pinterest shares plummeted in extended trading on Thursday following the company's disappointing revenue report and a weaker-than-expected forecast. However, the stock managed to recover some...

Business

Cocoa prices surge as bad weather hits West Africa crop yield

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Cocoa futures prices have surged more than $1,000 or nearly 40% since the start of the year to hit an all-time high of $5,874 per...

Business

Edge, Turkish Aerospace forge partnership at World Defence Show

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At the prestigious World Defence Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today, EDGE, a global leader in advanced technology and defense, and Turkish Aerospace, a prominent...

Business

Aldar’s AED22 billion contracts boost UAE companies

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Aldar Properties ("Aldar") has disclosed the allocation of 49 contracts, totaling AED22 billion, for a spectrum of projects encompassing infrastructure, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments...

Sports

Ons Jabeur reaches Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open quarter-finals

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Tunisian tennis sensation, Ons Jabeur, secures a spot in the last eight of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after a commanding straight-sets victory over British...

Sports

Nigeria advances to AFCON final with penalty win

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In a nail-biting semifinal clash at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Nigeria clinched a spot in the AFCON final after a tense penalty...

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Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class in Seoul

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Month : February 2024

IMF predicts global interest rate drop by mid-2024

Etihad boosts India connectivity, 1.4M passengers in Jan ’24

World Bank president advocates for inclusive development path

Kiwi consumption linked to mental health benefits, researchers find

Pinterest shares dip on weak outlook, revenue miss

Cocoa prices surge as bad weather hits West Africa crop yield

Edge, Turkish Aerospace forge partnership at World Defence Show

Aldar’s AED22 billion contracts boost UAE companies

Ons Jabeur reaches Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open quarter-finals

Nigeria advances to AFCON final with penalty win

EU unveils EUCCS plan for secure emergency communications

India strengthens naval reach across key global waters

DR Congo Ebola toll reaches 3,901 deaths and 8,067 cases

India-US trade talks take center stage at G20 meeting

Imran Khan protest nears as son alleges tyranny in Pakistan

UAE and Zambia deepen economic ties in Abu Dhabi talks

flydubai showcases growing Syria network with daily flights

News

India strengthens naval reach across key global waters

Imran Khan protest nears as son alleges tyranny in Pakistan

Interpol president meets UAE deputy prime minister for talks

Health

DR Congo Ebola toll reaches 3,901 deaths and 8,067 cases

Gene could raise lung cancer risk 60 times in study

DR Congo Ebola outbreak shows progress amid uneven trends

Automotive

Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026

Porsche reveals bespoke 911 GT3 RS in Macadamiametallic

Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class in Seoul