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Apple sets office return deadline for staff and fires recruiters amid hiring slowdownApple set a September 5 deadline for corporate employees to be in the office at least three days a week, marking its latest return attempt...El Sisi accepts Egypt's central bank governor's resignationPresident Abdel Fattah El Sisi accepted the resignation of Egypt's central bank governor Tarek Amer and appointed him as a presidential adviser, a statement from...Sports Marketing Trends That You Should Know and UseThe digital age demands everything from those responsible for marketing in sports industry. It is almost impossible for an individual to be perfectly familiar with...China factories ration power as heatwave sends demand soaringChinese lithium hub Sichuan province will ration electricity supply to factories until Saturday, state media reported, as a heatwave sends power demands soaring and dries...Tachyum Submits Bid to Build 20 Exaflops SupercomputerTachyum on Tuesday said that it had submitted a bid to the Department of Energy to build a 20 exaflops supercomputer in 2025. The machine...Ukraine's credit rating cut to default territory as plan to restructure debt agreedRatings agencies S&P and Fitch have downgraded Ukraine's long-term foreign currency rating to default territory after a majority of the war-torn country’s bondholders agreed to...Budget-friendly lighting ideas to make your home look more expensiveAdding opulence to your home doesn’t have to cost lots of money. One easy way to do that is by installing new light fixtures. It’s...YouTube 'advances plans to launch streaming video marketplace'YouTube is moving along with plans to launch a marketplace that will allow users to subscribe to video streaming services, The Wall Street Journal reported.The...Honda sees declining profits on semiconductor crunchHonda Motor Co’s fiscal first quarter profit fell 33% from last year as a global computer chip shortage, a pandemic-related lockdown in China and the...Peloton to cut more jobs and raise price of equipmentThe US-based exercise equipment maker Peloton Interactive said it will slash hundreds of jobs and close a number of retail outlets in a bid to...Toshiba boosts profit on devices, auto sector demandToshiba Corp on Wednesday reported a 44% improvement in profit in the last quarter as the Japanese technology giant worked to revamp its brand image...Mastercard launches healthcare products aimed at cybersecurity, predictive analyticsMastercard is expanding the reach of its financial expertise—particularly when it comes to cybersecurity—into the healthcare industry.The financial services company best known for its credit...Oil output halted at three Gulf of Mexico platforms, Shell saysOil company Shell said it had halted production at three of its US Gulf of Mexico deepwater platforms after a leak in pipelines connecting the...Meta's new chatbot claims Donald Trump 'will always be president'Meta's new artificial intelligence chatbot has stated that Donald Trump won the 2020 US election, while also making other wild claims.Facebook's parent company released BlenderBot...UK recession looms after economy shrank 0.1% in three months to JuneThe UK economy contracted by 0.1 per cent between April and June, driven by a decline in spending by households and on fighting coronavirus, compared...Bank of England 'will probably need to raise interest rates' from current 14-year highThe Bank of England will probably have to raise interest rates further from their current 14-year high to tackle inflation pressures that are gaining a...As Plastic Production Grows, Pledge Targets Resin ContainmentA big focus in recent years is reducing plastic waste in the environment and in landfills, as only 10% of all post-use plastics is recycled....FAA clears Boeing to resume deliveries of 787 DreamlinerFederal regulators said Monday they are satisfied with changes Boeing has made in the production of its 787 Dreamliner passenger jet, clearing the way for...Is Google still down? Search engine stops working for thousands of usersAlphabet's Google services stopped working for thousands of users on Monday night, according to the tracking website Downdetector.com.The website tracked disruption in the US, as...Dubai's DIFC to establish first global centre for the ultra-wealthy and family businessesThe Dubai International Financial Centre is setting up a Global Family Business and Private Wealth Centre in a push to double its contribution to the...Supermarket food could soon carry eco-labels, says studySupermarket shoppers could soon be checking the environmental impact of food before putting it in their trolleys, thanks to new research. Reliable information of this...Real estate in the metaverse is ‘the dumbest’ idea everBuying digital land in the metaverse may not be the best use of your money, according to billionaire investor Mark Cuban. Although Cuban is a...Chic city living at playful Hyde Hotel Dubai — Hotel InsiderAs we enter the lobby, we're met by a massive wall of flowers and a sign reading: "Anything can happen." Talk about an intriguing welcome....Wind and water: Undersea drone readies to aid offshore boomIn a wave tank at a robot laboratory in the Scottish capital Edinburgh, engineers observe in silence as an underwater drone rises stealthily to the...UAE consumer spending up 22% despite high fuel costs and inflation, says Majid Al FuttaimUAE consumer spending increased 22 per cent in the first half of the year, despite rising fuel costs and higher inflation, signalling a continued economic...Oman records $2bn budget surplus in first half of 2022 on higher energy pricesOman recorded a budget surplus of 784 million rials ($2 billion) in the first half of this year, compared with a 457m rial deficit in...China's machinery industry reports revenue growth in H1China's machinery industry registered steady expansion in revenue in the first half of the year, according to the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF).The operating revenue...Snickers owner apologizes after referring to Taiwan as a countryAmerican candy giant Mars Wrigley has insisted it "respects China's national sovereignty" and apologized after an advert for its Snickers bar referred to Taiwan as...Quark Expeditions launches the 2022 Canadian Arctic season with its new ship UltramarineQuark Expeditions report the successful inaugural voyage of Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic. On August 1, 2022, Quark Expeditions’ newest vessel embarked on the 17-day...Dubai Chamber forms Digital Assets Business GroupDubai Chamber has formed the Dubai Digital Assets Business Group (D2A2), as the emirate seeks to bolster its digital economy.The new body will strengthen the...Moody's cuts Italy's outlook to negative from stableGlobal ratings agency Moody's cut Italy's outlook to negative from stable on Friday, weeks after Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation shook the country's political landscape.Mr...New packaging solution is step closer to a plastic-free worldThe Jerusalem Post has partnered with ExitValley, a digital platform that enables anyone to invest in Israel's start-up ecosystem and share in its success. In...Shell staff get profits bonus as energy bills soarEnergy giant Shell is to give its workers a one-off 8% bonus after the company reported record profits from high oil and gas prices.Most of...Westeros wanderlust: the real-life filming locations for 'House of the Dragon'Dragons return to HBO next month as the show's eagerly awaited prequel, House of the Dragon, hits screens. While fans are sure to recognise the...Musk countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud over 'bot' countElon Musk has accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he claimed held...SolarEdge is willing to sacrifice margins today to capture huge demand growth in EuropeSolarEdge shares tumbled this week after the company’s second-quarter results showed a hit to margins from factory closures, higher transport costs and currency headwinds from...India's agricultural, processed food product exports up by 31%Exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by 31 per cent in the first three months of the current financial Year 2022-23 (April-June) in...Space debris Australia: Piece of SpaceX capsule crashes to Earth in fieldWhen Mick Miners, a farmer in New South Wales, Australia, first saw a large black object sticking out of the ground in a remote part...Tesla investors approve stock split; Musk to add factoriesTesla shareholders on Thursday approved a three-for-one stock split, a move that will make the company's shares more accessible to smaller investors. Preliminary results of...Big Tech hiring freeze in the US 'unlikely to affect IT services spending'Big technology companies such as Apple, Amazon and Facebook owner Meta Platforms plan to freeze hiring amid a slowdown in the US economy, but this...India's central bank raises interest rates by 50 basis points to curb price increasesThe Reserve Bank of India raised its key policy repo rate by 50 basis points on Friday, the third increase in the current cycle, to...Milwaukee commercial real estate market not letting challenges disrupt its riseLike in has in all major cities, Milwaukee’s commercial real estate market has faced a tough one-two punch: the COVID-19 pandemic and now the uncertainties...China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruptionChina blocked imports of citrus and fish from Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by Nancy Pelosi, a top American lawmaker, to the self-ruled island...Webb telescope captures colorful Cartwheel GalaxyThe James Webb Space Telescope has peered through time and huge amounts of dust to capture a new image of the Cartwheel Galaxy, revealing the...Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender's crashAn Irishman at risk of losing his farm. An American having suicidal thoughts. An 84-year-old widow's lost life savings: People caught in the meltdown of...Abu Dhabi's Adia invests in food industry fund McWin and China's Taibang BiologicAbu Dhabi Investment Authority, the emirate's sovereign wealth fund, has led funding rounds by European restaurant investment firm McWin and China's biopharmaceutical company Taibang Biologic...Outer's Having a Rare Summer Sale With 30% Off Outdoor FurnitureThough the end of summer might get you feeling down, there's good news: This is when the best sales of the year start to take...UK brings in ownership register for property held by foreign companiesBritain will now require foreign companies holding UK property to identify their true owners in an official register, the government said on Monday, as part...New Zealand is now fully open to international visitorsNew Zealand’s borders have now been fully reopened for international travellers; however, the return of international visitors is expected to start gradually following the lifting...Alibaba could see first revenue decline on record but analysts expect sales recovery later this yearAlibaba’s revenue could decline for the first time on record when it reports June quarter earnings on Thursday, analysts forecast, though it could signal the...Saudi Arabia's consumer spending rises 13.4% in June amid economic recoveryConsumer spending in Saudi Arabia rose by 13.4 per cent annually in June as the Arab world’s largest economy continues to recover from the impact...ZOA Energy Announces New Flavor To Expand Zero Sugar Product LineAfter becoming the fastest-growing energy drink in the market, and expanding into the pre-workout supplement category earlier this year with the launch of ZOA+, ZOA...UK's 40C heatwave 'basically impossible' without climate changeThe record temperatures in the UK last week would have been "almost impossible" without human-induced climate change, leading scientists have concluded. The UK recorded temperatures...New Zealand lifts the last of its Covid-19 travel restrictions: what you need to knowAlmost two and a half years after New Zealand closed its borders in response to Covid-19, the country has lifted the last of its travel...Battle for 5G heats up as telcos vie for rights to shape India's tech futureThe race to introduce fifth-generation (5G) telecoms services is heating up in India, as Asia's third-largest economy auctions its airwaves to offer the latest technology...Etihad Credit Insurance extends credit guarantees worth $1.3bn in January-May periodEtihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE's export credit agency, issued 7,307 revolving credit guarantees worth Dh4.8 billion ($1.3bn) in the first five months of the...Swann Audio Adds New Audio Over Coax (AOC) Security CamerasSwann, a manufacturer of do-it-yourself security products for more than three decades, has added new DVR security kits with audio over coax (AOC) cameras. These...Abu Dhabi's Q Holding second-quarter profit jumps on higher revenueAbu Dhabi-listed Q Holding said its second-quarter profit surged as revenue from customer contracts, rental income and dividend income rose during the period. Profit attributable...Holland America Line celebrates one year back to cruising since end of industry-wide pauseHolland America Line’s guests and team members celebrated an important milestone this weekend, marking one full year of a return to sailing after the cruise...Malicious apps among the most common Android threats, new study findsMalicious apps remained among the most widespread threats to Android devices in June, according to a new report by antivirus software maker Dr Web. Analysts...GFH’s UK unit ties up with property arm of London listed ICG to buy logistics assetsRoebuck Asset Management, a UK-based unit of Bahraini investment bank GFH Financial Group, and ICG Real Estate have formed a joint venture to buy logistics...FINDERS KEEPERS Shoppers, donators not losers or weepers at Furniture Amnesty DayWhat was old to some became new to others Friday at City Park as people picked up used items during Furniture Amnesty Day. An annual...Nissan's profits plunge on COVID lockdown, chips crunchJapanese automaker Nissan's profit plunged in the last quarter to less than half of what it was a year earlier as the COVID-19 lockdown in...Banks battle talent attrition as new-age tech cos line up with attractive offersLenders are witnessing an abnormally high level of attrition rate as new-age companies are engaging in a talent war to offer lucrative salary packages, especially...Divers describe 'incredible' plunge into icy corridor between two continents in IcelandIn between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, Silfra fissure in Iceland is one of the world's most famous dive sites, popular with tourists...How major global economies diverged in the second quarterMajor economies diverged in the most recent quarter, underscored by a second straight decline in US gross domestic product while results for the eurozone shocked...Construction Machinery Leasing Market Key Players & Growth Rate and Forecasts to 2028Construction Machinery Leasing Market, to decide whether to buy or lease, consider a number of factors, including your budget, the cost of the equipment, and...Russia to pull out of International Space StationRussia says it will withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024 and build its own station instead. The US and Russia, along with...Uttarakhand: 10 high-altitude trekking routes and 30 unscaled peaks opened for climbersThe Uttarakhand state government has opened 10 high-altitude trekking routes and 30 unscaled peaks for trekkers and mountaineers. This move comes in the wake of...Samsung posts 12% rise in Q2 profit and record revenue as semiconductor sales hit new highSamsung Electronics reported a more than 12 per cent surge in second-quarter net profit, as well as record revenue during the period, as semiconductor sales...Gulf central banks raise interest rates after Fed doubles down to tame inflationThe central banks of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar raised their benchmark borrowing rates after the US Federal Reserve doubled down and...PCX Markets launches global platform for purchasing certified plastic creditsSingapore-based PCX Markets has launched an online platform for purchasing certified plastic credits from multiple providers. The platform is a commercial plastic credit marketplace bringing...IMF creates its first global gender strategy to better tackle inequalitiesThe International Monetary Fund has adopted a strategy to better integrate gender policies into its work as global crises have disproportionately affected women and further...American Queen Voyages announces new post-cruise experience in Vancouver and VictoriaAmerican Queen Voyages, part of the Hornblower Group, is launching a new City Stay Package in 2023, giving guests the option to enjoy a post-cruise...Fitch downgrades Ukraine as debt restructuring and deferral plans beginFitch Ratings lowered Ukraine's credit score after the war-torn nation started the formal process of restructuring $22.8 billion in sovereign debt and deferring payments on...AMD Establishes New CPU Design Center in NYAs AMD's sales skyrocketed in recent years, so did its Research and Development (R&D) budget. With hundreds of millions in R&D budget per quarter, AMD...Prince Alwaleed's Kingdom Holding invests $268m in Europe's M&GKingdom Holding, the investment company controlled by Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, invested more than a billion Saudi riyals ($268.4 million) in M&G, one...Automakers targeting average households with new crop of EVsIn their first rollouts of electric vehicles, America's automakers targeted people who value short-range economy cars. Then came EVs for luxury buyers and drivers of...Neutron stars: New telescope detects dead suns collidingAstronomers can for the first time detect the smashing together of dead suns known as neutron stars, thanks to a powerful new telescope. Collisions of...Six tips to prevent lost luggage at the airportThe summer of travel chaos continues as passengers face lengthy delays, cancelled flights and lost luggage at airports around the world. With demand back to...Baidu self-driving car with detachable steering wheel likely to hit China's roads in 2023Baidu, China's search engine equivalent of Google, has introduced its latest self-driving car, which is fitted with a detachable steering wheel.The company says the battery-powered...Hidden Lighting Illuminates the Path for Tomorrow’s Safer, More Stylish VehiclesOne of your next vehicle’s most crucial safety features may not even be visible until you need it. A first-to-market product called “Breakthrough Lighting” offers...UK heatwave: Why is it so hot?Why are we seeing such brutal temperatures?Climate scientists say the answer is climate change. The Met Office estimates that the extreme heat we are seeing...From plane wreck to dive site: five sunken jets transformed into underwater worldsWater adventure tourism is on the rise as travellers seek out activities with the extra thrill factor.Scuba diving accounts for a sizeable part of that...Netflix to rely on Microsoft for its ad-backed video serviceNetflix has picked Microsoft help deliver the commercials in a cheaper version of its video streaming service expected to launch later this year with a...Larger interest rate rise an option this month, says BoEA 50-basis point rise in the interest rate will be on the table at the next meeting of the Bank of England’s decision-makers, the Bank’s...FDA adds AEDs and other medical devices to shortage listThe FDA has added automated external defibrillators (AEDs), chest drains/suction canisters and autotransfusion systems to its list of medical devices in short supply. AEDs —...Nine special summer hotel deals around the world, from Marrakesh to MayfairIf you're yet to firm up your summer travel plans, a special deal at a standout hotel might help you make up your mind. From...Samsung to unveil new foldable smartphones on August 10Samsung Electronics will hold its next Unpacked event on August 10 to reveal the next generation of its foldable smartphones. The world's biggest mobile phone...Dubai records 25% increase in new business licences in first half of 2022Dubai issued 45,653 new business licences in the first half of 2022, an annual jump of almost 25 per cent, reflecting strong business sentiment and...Performance fabrics: How do they really perform?When it comes to selling performance fabrics, brands say that having a thorough knowledge of the category is a must. According to industry players, pre-COVID...Microsoft launches simulator to train drone AI systemsMicrosoft has launched a platform to train the artificial intelligence (AI) systems of autonomous aircraft. Project AirSim is, in effect, a flight simulator for drones,...How Brazil is capitalising on instant coffee boomAs inflation drives up global coffee prices, cheaper robusta beans are in hot demand — and Brazil may be the market to supply it. Although...How Dubai's direct debit rent payments will ease cashflow issues for tenantsKuldip Lakhani, an information specialist in Abu Dhabi, recalls an incident last year when his landlord lost one of his postdated rental cheques. “I had...Can everdrop scale its plastic-bottle-free cleaning products, as well as build a global brand?Household cleaning chemicals in the form of a tablet that can be dissolved in water appear to have given rise to a number of startups....Several hundred birds found dead at Norfolk nature reserveSeveral hundred sea birds have been lost to bird flu at a nature reserve in Norfolk. The breeding colony of sandwich terns, at Scolt Head...Habitas AlUla launches three-day weekend wellness programmeHabitas AlUla is inviting guests to embrace the summer heat with new three-day wellness programmes. The eco-hotel is collaborating with renowned health practitioners to develop...Twitter in limbo amid struggle to cope with anxious employees and wary advertisersAnxious employees, wary advertisers and hamstrung management: Twitter is limping along as it waits to learn how the fight over Elon Musk's buyout bid will...African countries must diversify exports to survive global crises: UnctadAfrican countries must strive to diversify their exports to survive economic shocks from global crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, according...Agricultural, processed food exports up 14% in Apr-JuneIndia’s agricultural and processed food product exports have increased by 14 per cent to $5.987 billion in the first three months – April to June...Gaia continues quest for the ultimate sky mapEurope's Gaia telescope has dropped its latest batch of data as it seeks to assemble the largest catalogue of light sources in the sky. It...Planning your career? Don’t forget to plan your finances alongsideWhile we have heard this mutual fund disclaimer often, there is a key question. How has it impacted our approach to money and investing?Saving is...African start-ups explore metaverse and NFTs to tackle economic woesIt might sound like science fiction, but a Nigerian-born tech entrepreneur thinks he has found a way for Africans to escape problems such as inequality...Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF to resume funding and 'stabilise' economyPakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund to resume its loan programme, which will help pave the way for the country...Nike Debuts New Style Concept Shop in Seoul Featuring Gender-Agnostic Items & Content StudioNike opened a new retail concept shop in Seoul, South Korea, on Friday. According to the Beaverton, Ore.-based athletic brand, the new store, dubbed “Nike...A seaside stay in the South of France at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice - Hotel InsiderThe French Riviera is known for its glamour and beauty, and its capital Nice is more than nice. Famed for its beautiful coastline, architecture and...Nothing Phone (1): Much hyped UK-made smartphone is launchedAn official launch event for Nothing Phone (1) took place in London on Tuesday, revealing one of the most highly anticipated smartphones in years. The...IMF set to cut global growth outlook as recession looms amid mounting inflation risksThe rising risk of a recession, broad-based inflation and subsequent interest rate increases are weighing on the economic recovery that will force the International Monetary...Canada real estate: Home sales, prices plunge from highs as interest rates riseThe Canadian housing market continued to cool in June, with sales and prices falling in the wake of rising interest rates.The Canadian Real Estate Association...Volatility in Global Energy Markets: Implications for IndiaBackgroundRussia is the largest net exporter of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas). It is the world’s largest oil (crude and products) exporter shipping 8...Egypt’s economy grew 6.2% in 2021-22 fiscal yearEgypt’s economy grew 6.2 percent in the 2021-2022 fiscal year that ended on June 30, said the country's Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hala...Zimbabwe to mint gold coins to tackle rising pricesThe country's central bank also outlined plans to make the US dollar legal tender for the next five years. The central bank's main interest rate...Middle East and Central Asian economies need more tax reforms, IMF saysThe Middle East and Central Asian economies need to streamline their taxation systems to boost revenues and tackle challenges compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic and...BA to 'cancel 800 flights for more than 100,000 holidaymakers'British Airways will cancel flights for more than 100,000 holidaymakers to try to avoid the travel disruption recently at UK airports.BA will pull an estimated...'Guerrilla' sales, crowdsourcing: Japan's game console crunchIt's still dark when the line starts forming outside an electronics store in Tokyo, as desperate gamers try to snag the latest PlayStation or Xbox...Luxury island destination Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa ready to openMilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa will open on Friday. The property features 109 over-water and beach villas, all with private pools. There are one...First European astronaut to walk on Moon by 2030, push to MarsThe European Space Agency on Tuesday released its latest roadmap for space exploration as it pushes deeper and farther beyond Earth's orbit. The roadmap, dubbed...Redmi K50i 5G is coming to India this month, gets a launch datePutting an end to all speculations, Redmi has confirmed launching the K50i 5G in India. Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi will unveil the smartphone on July 20,...SpiceJet share price hits one-year low amid recent mid-air technical glitchesSpiceJet's share price on Wednesday hit a one-year low level after falling as much as 7 per cent. The airline's shares tumbled to its 52-week...GFI finalizes new pea-splitting facilityGlobal Food Ingredients Ltd. (GFI) detailed on June 29 that its new pea-splitting facility has finished construction. The state-of-the-art facility is part of the company’s...Uber signs deal for Australian gig worker rightsUber has reached a deal with a powerful Australian union after years of legal battles, campaigns and negotiations that will offer 100,000 drivers and food...How India became the global ‘guru’ of instant paymentsThe rapid growth of India's digital economy is a model nations around the world would like to emulate. The phenomenal rise in its online payments...Global recession risk 'rising sharply' due to combination of shocks, IIF saysThe risk of a global recession is “rising sharply” amid a combination of “shocks”, including the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the eurozone, Covid-19...Gourmet food retailers adapting 'forgotten' foodsGourmet food retailers are adapting traditional forgotten foods such as bandel cheese, palm shoots and banana flowers, as the trend towards discovering local and healthier...White collar job openings dip in June amid slowing tech intakeIndia’s white collar job market recorded a drop in active vacancies month on month in June due to a slowdown in hiring velocity in the...Global financial centres 'to be more green, digital and inclusive by 2030'Successful financial centres around the world will become more green, digital, inclusive and collaborative by 2030 in response to global macroeconomic challenges that require sustainable...Etisalat launches GoChat Messenger for free voice and video calls in UAEThe UAE's biggest telecoms operator, etisalat by e&, has launched a new messaging platform called GoChat Messenger, an all-in-one app that provides solutions in areas...China's Baidu races Waymo, GM to develop self-driving carsWith no one at the wheel, a self-driving taxi developed by tech giant Baidu Inc is rolling down a Beijing street when its sensors spot...Sony launches PC gaming gear, expanding beyond PlayStationJapan's Sony is launching a new brand that will offer PC gaming gear, the company announced Wednesday, as it tries to compete for a share...Libya shuts two export terminals and an oilfield amid political turmoilOpec member Libya has shut down two of the country's biggest export terminals and an oilfield during the continuing political turmoil in the country, resulting...89% of luxury bookings are for Europe this summer, expert revealsDespite recent chaos in airports around the world, recent figures reveal that travelers are still opting for last-minute European vacations over other destinations when booking...Sri Lanka has made 'considerable progress' towards its economic reform programme, IMF saysSri Lankan authorities have made "considerable progress" in formulating an economic reform programme to tackle the financial crisis in the country, the International Monetary Fund...Ford recalls nearly 2,900 electric F-150 Lightnings over tire pressure issueFord Motor Co. is recalling nearly 2,900 all-electric F-150 Lightning trucks over an issue with a tire pressure monitoring system that the automaker says can...Etihad’s flagship A350 jet makes inaugural flight to the USEtihad’s new A350 aircraft completed its inaugural passenger flight to the US on Thursday. Lighter, quieter and greener than previous-generation Airbus aircraft, the jet’s arrival...UK decides AI still cannot patent inventionsThe UK's Intellectual Property Office has decided artificial-intelligence systems cannot patent inventions for the time being. Patents assign the ownership of a new invention to...New map of ancient trees an opportunity for conservationA new map shows there could be around two million trees with exceptional environmental and cultural value previously unrecorded in England. That's ten times as...Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas projectRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday to take charge of the Sakhalin-2 project. The move could force Shell and Japan's Mitsui and...Nanotechnology in Medicine: Regulatory trendsListed below are the regulatory trends impacting the nanotechnology in medicine theme, as identified by GlobalData.Unlike most MedTech industries, the nanomedicine market remained relatively unscathed...Russia fails to pay debt but denies defaultRussia said Monday that two of its debt payments were blocked from reaching creditors, pushing the country closer to its first foreign default in a...Cross-border payment adoption helps UAE SMEs earn more than pre-pandemic eraSmall and medium enterprises in the UAE are earning more money compared with before the Covid-19 pandemic era, driven by the adoption of digital techniques...World Bank approves $130m loan to Tunisia for wheat and barley importsThe World Bank has approved a $130 million loan to Tunisia to help the North African country pay for wheat imports and to buy barley...Sportradar Launches All-Inclusive Sports Betting Product for OperatorsSportradar announced Monday that it is ready to present ORAKO to the betting community. It describes the product as an all-in-one sports betting solution for...UK, U.S., Japan and Canada to ban Russia gold importsBritain, the United States, Japan and Canada will ban new imports of Russian gold as part of efforts to tighten the sanctions squeeze on Moscow...Newly renovated Sheraton hotel opens on Jeddah cornicheheraton Jeddah Hotel has reopened after an extensive upgrade. The property's new look reflects Sheraton’s efforts to elevate the guest experience at its hotels around...Non-essential petrol sales halted for two weeks in Sri LankaFor the next two weeks, only buses, trains and vehicles used for medical services and transporting food will be allowed to fill up with fuel.Schools...Sony's new hardware brand will launch with gaming headsets and PS5-optimized monitorsSony has announced the launch of Inzone, a new brand of PC gaming displays and headsets. They'll be coming out of the company's Electronics division...Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teensThe Meta-owned app is testing video selfies with facial analysis software as a new age-verification method. Some users on Instagram try to skirt its 13+...Dubai to launch global network of 50 offices for commerce promotionDubai, the finance and trade hub of the Middle East, will open a global network of 50 offices spanning five continents for the commercial promotion...Air Arabia launches 14 daily shuttle flights for Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022Ticket holders of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 can now book one of the daily Air Arabia shuttles from Sharjah to Doha, with flights...Dubai's Yiwu Market for wholesale and retail traders to open June 28Yiwu Market, a Dh600 million ($163.4m) facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), which caters to the retail and wholesale industries, will open on June...