Brent crude and WTI both slipped 0.3 per cent in early Asian trading, pulling back after gains in the prior session. Both benchmarks are headed for weekly declines, with Brent down 5.3 per cent and WTI off 4.3 per cent. Read more →

Amna Al Zaabi reflects on Emirati Women's Day, highlighting progress and the responsibility of women in the UAE's development. She stresses that leadership is about impact and enabling others, with empowerment stemming from opportunity and trust. Al Zaabi advises women to seize opportunities and build capability rather than solely focusing on titles. Read more →

Huda Al Hadhrami, Head of Empowerment & Inclusion – UAE at VFS Global, draws inspiration from her grandmother's resilience. She champions unlocking potential through coaching and believes leadership is about creating opportunities and strengthening organisations. Al Hadhrami highlights the UAE's commitment to women's advancement through policy and VFS Global's initiatives in training and development. Read more →

Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf from 16 December 2026, making the German city its third destination in the country alongside Munich and Frankfurt. The route will be operated on the Airbus A320neo. Read more →

UAE-backed medical technology company XCath has completed what it describes as the world's first telerobotic stroke procedure on a living patient, with a surgeon removing a brain clot from more than 200 kilometres away. The operation, funded in part by Crescent Enterprises, points to a future where geography no longer limits access to specialist stroke care. Read more →

Vista data shows Saudi private jet booking lead times fell to 7.1 days in the first half of 2026, down from 9.6 days a year earlier, with nearly half of all trips booked less than a week before departure. The company links the shift to AI accelerating executive decision-making, alongside growing demand for aircraft capable of reaching markets across Africa, South Asia, and North America. Read more →

Masdar City Free Zone has launched a company setup package for UAE nationals starting at AED 5,000, with mentorship support aimed particularly at Emirati women. The initiative is tied to the UAE's target of two million registered companies by 2031. Read more →

Dubai Chambers chairman Sultan Al Mansouri marked Emirati Women's Day by calling Emirati women core partners in national development. This year's celebrations run across a full month under the theme "We Show the Strongest and the Best." Read more →