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Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin

UAE Pledges €40 Billion For Germany, Part Of It For Data Centres Of Up To One Gigawatt

The UAE has pledged €40 billion in intended investment in Germany, including potential data centres, during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's first state visit there.

Iran Fires on US Bases in Jordan as UAE Intercepts Drone and Rejects IRGC Attack Claims
How Composite Materials Are Transforming Infrastructure in the Middle East as Steel Alternatives Gain Ground

Leading Aesthetic Clinics in Dubai 2026
Dubai's aesthetics sector is expanding beyond cosmetic procedures, with five clinics offering combinations of medical expertise, advanced technology, personalised care, skin health, wellness and longevity services.
What Makes a Business Worth Acquiring? Niklas Freihofer on Value, Timing and Strategic Fit
Niklas Freihofer outlines how buyers can assess whether an acquisition is genuinely worth owning, focusing on durable value, strategic fit, timing, operational readiness and post-de deal value creation.
The Supply Test: RD Dubai Co-Founder Lukas Kerrebijn on Whether Dubai's Discipline Survives the Handover Wave
Dubai's expected wave of new property supply could moderate price growth and increase competition, putting greater pressure on investors to assess rental income, costs and exit liquidity.

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Kris Ress

18 Years, Global Markets and 700,000 Entrepreneurs: The Entrepreneurial Story of Kris Ress

Kris Ress, an Estonian entrepreneur based in Dubai, emphasises sustainable growth, customer value, and practical utility over fame, drawing from his 18 years of global business experience.

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FILE — UAE F-16 at Dubai Airshow 2025

Iran Fires on US Bases in Jordan as UAE Intercepts Drone and Rejects IRGC Attack Claims

Iran struck US bases in Jordan and the UAE after the Larak Island attack; Jordan and UAE both intercepted the incoming fire and denied any damage.

Inner Workings Of AI An Enigma - Even To Its Creators
Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they do not comprehend how digital minds think.
AI Tool Uses Selfies To Predict Biological Age And Cancer Survival
US To End Shipping Loophole For Chinese Goods Friday

Pandemic Accord, Tightened Budget On Menu At Big WHO Meet
Next week promises to be a crucial one for the World Health Organization, with member states coming together in Geneva to adopt a landmark pandemic agreement and a slimmed-down budget amid US funding cuts.
Trump Says 'Getting Close' To Deal To Avoid Iran Military Action
India Says Pakistan Nuclear Arsenal Should Be Under UN Surveillance

China Urges US To Meet 'Halfway' As Markets Rocket On Trump Tariff Pause
China on Thursday urged the United States to meet it "halfway" as US President Donald Trump imposed more levies on Chinese goods but, in a huge relief to global markets, paused tariffs on other countries.
Who Stands In The Crosshairs Of Trump's Tariffs?
India Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates As Trump Tariffs Kick In

Pakistan Returns Indian Border Guard Captured After Kashmir Attack
Pakistan returned a captured border guard to India on Wednesday, in a fresh sign of detente after a ceasefire ended four days of conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Colombia Joins Belt And Road Initiative As China Courts Latin America
NATO Hatches Deal On Higher Spending To Keep Trump Happy