Business
– Abu Dhabi recorded the largest progress globally in the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index published by real estate services firm JLL. According to survey details released by government regulatory authorities, the UAE capital advanced eight spots to 33rd
The United Arab Emirates continues to expand its global economic footprint as Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi convened bilateral discussions with foreign dignitaries during the United Nations General Assembly. The agenda centered on deepening non-oil
The international financial community maintains a highly positive outlook on the economic trajectory of the United Arab Emirates. Recent macroeconomic assessments published by the World Bank Group indicate that the sovereign state will experience robust expansion over the next two
Economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific will moderate to 5.0% in 2026 from 5.5% in 2025. The Asian Development Bank raised its 2026 forecast by 0.1 percentage point from its July estimate. Growth should edge up to 5.1%
Health
A rare inherited genetic mutation increases a person’s overall risk of developing lung cancer by approximately 25 times and by roughly 60 times among non-smokers, according to a study published in the journal Science. Conducted jointly by investigators at the
Technology
Apple introduced the iPhone Duo on Sept. 9, marking its first foldable iPhone. The device starts at $1,999 in the U.S. and opens to a 7.6-inch inner display. When closed, it uses a 5.4-inch outer screen for standard phone tasks.
