Egypt records 10.3% drop in trade deficit value

RIYADH: The UAE's non-oil private sector growth held steady in July, but recorded the slowest improvement in nearly three years, according to an economic tracker. Emirates' PMI fell to 53.7 in July, according to the S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index, as competition, increased pricing pressure and excess capacity weighed on performance. In July, the index … Read more

UAE non-oil sector growth robust amid rising price pressures: PMI data

RIYADH: The UAE's non-oil private sector growth held steady in July, but recorded the slowest improvement in nearly three years, according to an economic tracker. Emirates' PMI fell to 53.7 in July, according to the S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index, as competition, increased pricing pressure and excess capacity weighed on performance. In July, the index … Read more

Harris overtakes Trump in new poll, set to name VP pick ahead of swing state tour

Nearly 100 dead, hundreds injured as anti-government protests resume in Bangladesh DHAKA, Bangladesh: Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds injured as anti-government protests resumed across Bangladesh on Sunday. Protesters demanded the resignation of the prime minister, who accused protesters of “acts of sabotage” and of blocking mobile internet to quell the unrest. The country's … Read more

Saudi Arabia is now self-sufficient in fig production, says agriculture ministry

Jeddah: One of the oldest buildings in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district, the 19th-century Sharbatly House has been transformed into a centre hosting cultural, literary, artistic, scientific and intellectual events. The renovation was carried out by businessman Seifalah Sharbatly, grandson of Abdullah Sharbatly, who sought to modernize the building while preserving its character, foundations, interiors and … Read more