Archive / Lead News - 2022
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Foot Locker divests its team sales businessDive Insight:The team sales divestment comes as Foot Locker works to focus around its core consumer business and consolidate and strengthen its brands, including through...Inflation will not fall to 2% target for two years, Fed’s Mester saysCleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said it will take two years for inflation to fall to the central bank’s 2% target, adding that...Saudi Arabia's Tadawul to launch single stock futures contracts on July 4Saudi Arabia's Tadawul stock exchange will launch single stock futures contracts (SSFs), the second in a series of derivatives products it has introduced, starting on...South Africa lifts COVID-19 rules including mask mandate and entry requirementsAs South Africa witnessed the decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases, the country has decided to lift its COVID-19 rules that earlier made mask-wearing...Hyundai quietly makes large gains in the EV race as sales risePipe down for a second Elon Musk, the hottest things in the auto industry — the most electric electrics — now come from Hyundai Motor.Earlier...Oil extends gains ahead of G7 discussions on Russian exportsOil prices extended gains on Monday as investors stood on guard for any moves against Russian oil and gas exports that might come out of...Khalifa Port ranked among global top five in the latest efficiency indexAbu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port has been ranked among the top five ports globally in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) developed by the World...Five planets line up in rare planetary conjunctionIn a clear sky, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen shining before dawn. It's a special opportunity to see Mercury, which is...Africa looks at indigenous crops to overcome food shortagesAfrica is looking to indigenous crops to tackle a worsening food crisis after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine boosted the price of imported wheat.Alternatives such as...Netflix fires 3% of its workforce in second round of job cutsNetflix laid off another 300 employees, or about 3 per cent of its workforce, as the streaming company seeks to bring costs under control amid...UAE's $3bn sovereign bonds five times oversubscribedDual-tranche $3 billion sovereign bonds issued by the UAE were five times oversubscribed, receiving more than $15bn in orders, after the size was doubled from...Global M&A activity under pressure as companies shun expansion amid recession fearsGlobal deal making is entering an arid season as raging inflation and a stock market rout curb the thirst of many corporate boards to expand...Apple iOS 16: which iPhones will get it, the release date and all you need to knowApple's Worldwide Developers Conference included a host of new features for its devices and software. Among the biggest announcements was iOS 16 — one of...With bond deadlines looming, Russia days away from defaultRussia faces yet another bond payment test this week, with just days remaining before it potentially slides into its first foreign default in a century....Arc A770M Beats GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, According to IntelIntel announced the company's Arc Alchemist mobile lineup back in March. The high-end Arc 7 A730M and A770M won't hit the U.S. market until summer,...Global energy crisis has no 'easy fix' and is unlikely to end soonThe global energy crisis, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war, is unlikely to be resolved any time soon, a senior executive has said. This comes as...Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana jobs target surpassed by 28%The government has surpassed the formal employment creation target set under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY), which incentivises employers for creating jobs.Latest data show...ADQ launches Growth Lab to support R&D with $27.2m planned investmentADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, launched the ADQ Growth Lab, a community of innovators from its portfolio, to support research and development...Sri Lanka's economy collapses 'completely' and country no longer able to buy oil, PM saysSri Lanka’s prime minister says its debt-laden economy has “collapsed” after months of shortages of food, fuel and electricity, with the South Asian island nation...MoIT develops scheme for agricultural produce exportsThe Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will promote a scheme for official exports of agricultural products via an e-commerce channel, according to the ministry's...The guitarist who saved hundreds of people on a sinking cruise linerIt was during dinner that Moss Hills began to realise just how severe the storm was. The ship's waiters, normally completely adept at carrying drinks...Google agrees to pay $118m settlement for gender discrimination lawsuitGoogle has agreed to pay $118 million to settle a class action gender discrimination lawsuit in which female employees argued they were paid less than...Abu Dhabi’s IHC to invest additional $25m in Elon Musk's SpaceX ventureAbu Dhabi-listed International Holding Company will invest an additional $25 million in California-based aerospace company SpaceX, founded by billionaire businessman Elon Musk.“We are pleased to...Tunisia's political tension compounds economic crisisWith the rise in energy and commodity prices globally and a widening current account deficit, Tunisia can ill afford delays in building national consensus on...Tackling Plastic Pollution with Solid-State PhotocatalysisPlastic WasteSince the development of plastics in the mid-20th century, plastic waste has accumulated at a rate that has caused huge environmental problems. Whilst there...Government set to miss air pollution goalsThe government is not on track to meet its target to reduce health-damaging air pollution in England, the National Audit Office says. The UK has...champion companies to transform UAE industry with $30bn of dealsThe UAE's leadership supports the transformation of the country's industrial sector into a global manufacturing hub, says Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and...Emirates urges passengers to book early as it braces for summer travel surgeEmirates airline is gearing up for a busy summer season, with more than 550,000 passengers expected to fly out of the UAE in June and...Financial and banking sector to become biggest AI spender in Mena, Google saysThe financial services and banking sector is predicted to become the highest spender on artificial intelligence technology in the Middle East and North Africa, according...Smart Packaging Takes a Bold Move into FlexiblesSealed Air, which has rebranded as SEE, is integrating digital technologies with physical packaging — including flexible packaging used for food — through its new...Disney announces $110,000 international travel package to all 12 of its parksWhy go to only one Disney Park, when you can visit them all?This is now a possibility thanks to Disney's new announcement of a luxury...Saudi NFT platform Nuqtah teams up with Consensys to support Web3-focused start-upsSaudi Arabia’s Nuqtah, a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is teaming up with New York-based Ethereum blockchain company Consensys to support the development of Web3-focused...Bitcoin drops below $20,000 as crypto selloff quickensThe price of bitcoin fell below $20,000 on Saturday for the first time since late 2020, in a fresh sign that the selloff in cryptocurrencies...New Wyoming facility to boost extraction of REEs from coalCompanies and researchers developing asphalt, graphene, graphite, agricultural char, and carbon fibre and extracting rare earths from coal and coal byproducts, now have a 9.5-acre...Soak up a slice of Golden State life at Dubai's Hyatt Centric Jumeirah - Hotel InsiderWith its palm-tree-lined boulevards and graffiti-adorned shopfronts, La Mer in Dubai has a Venice Beach, California, vibe — and the funky Hyatt Centric Jumeirah fits...Bank of Japan keeps monetary easing policy despite U.S., Europe rate hikesThe Bank of Japan on Friday stuck to its monetary easing policy even as other central banks raise interest rates to tame inflation, but said...Instagram launches new parental controls in UKThey include the option of setting daily time limits of between 15 minutes and 2 hours, after which a black screen appears on the app....US Federal Reserve will fight inflation war with 'whatever it takes'The US Federal Reserve, fresh from its biggest interest rate increase in more than a quarter of a century, indicated on Friday that the rising...Closed Source vs. Open Source Hardware Drivers: Why It MattersComputer device drivers are what enable your operating system to tell the hardware inside your computer and the peripherals that you've plugged in what to...Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower on economy fearsAsian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday on fears global economic activity will be depressed by interest rate hikes to cool inflation.Shanghai, Tokyo and...Adnoc awards $173m contract to boost production at Asab oil fieldAdnoc awarded a contract worth $173 million to boost production capacity of Abu Dhabi's flagship Murban crude at one of its largest oil fields, Asab....SpaceX reportedly fires employees who criticised founder Elon MuskSpaceX has fired employees who wrote and circulated an open letter criticising the aerospace company's founder and chief executive, Elon Musk, The New York Times...Oman's fiscal efforts and higher oil prices to drive growth, IMF saysOman's fiscal reforms and higher oil prices are expected to boost economic growth and generate a budget surplus in the medium term, the International Monetary...4 key challenges in sustaining compliance in the medical device industryThe worldwide medical device sector is rapidly expanding and positioned for sustained expansion. The global medical device market for 2019 was $448 billion, 2020 should...Anglo-Saxon burial ground unearthed at HS2 site in BuckinghamshireAn Anglo-Saxon burial ground with 138 graves found along the route of HS2 is one of the largest ever uncovered in the UK, experts have...New report from WTTC analyzes critical factors for hotel investment post pandemicThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) published ‘ Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investment ,’ a new report highlighting the importance of attracting capital...Cartlow raises $18m in growth financing round to boost regional presenceCartlow, a cloud-based logistics technology platform in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has raised $18 million in a growth financing round that will help it...Oman's wealth fund plans three IPOs amid GCC listing boomOman is planning to list two units of state energy company OQ and a manufacturing company on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) as part of...How a sports apparel company helped one Virginia health system pivot to reusable gownsIt started with a marketing email sent to avid rowers in the spring of 2020. JL Racing, the apparel brand well-known among rowing aficionados, was...How Airbnb is making it safer for solo travellers to book holidaysSolo travellers booking accommodation on Airbnb can now use new safety features. The world’s largest holiday listings website has added functions designed to support people...Malaysian firms turn down orders as migrant labor shortage hitsMalaysian companies from palm oil plantations to semiconductor makers are refusing orders and forgoing billions in sales, hampered by a shortage of more than a...Amazon drones to make deliveries in CaliforniaAmazon, the world's largest e-commerce company, will start delivering some purchases to US customers by drones later this year, with the service set to be...Saudi Arabia records highest first-quarter growth among G20 economiesSaudi Arabia recorded the highest growth rate among the world's largest economies in the first quarter of this year, driven by the rally in oil...5 Stocks to Watch on Robust Agriculture Operations Industry TrendsThe Zacks Agriculture – Operations industry comprises companies that produce or procure, transport, store, process and distribute agricultural commodities to consumers. It also distributes ingredients...EasyJet cuts 40 daily flights from UK airports until end of JuneEasyJet has cancelled 40 flights a day to and from UK airports for the rest of June in an effort to avert travel problems. Staff...Frog bones found in Cambridgeshire Iron Age ditch baffle expertsThe bones, found in a ditch near the site of an Iron Age roundhouse at Bar Hill, near Cambridge, are the remains of about 350...Has Google's AI come to life and become sentient?Will talking to a chatbot ever be the same once you learn of the spooky experiences of Google software engineer Blake Lemoine?Mr Lemoine has been...UAE Central Bank imposes sanctions on finance company for not complying with guidelinesThe UAE Central Bank imposed financial and administrative sanctions on a finance company for failing to submit its audited financial statements on time and not...Machinery and Equipment sector output falls again in MayMachinery and Equipment sector output falls again in May13 June 2022 Lewis CooperThe Global Machinery & Equipment sector recorded a back-to-back decline in output amid...Europe's 'largest ever' predator dinosaur found on Isle of WightPalaeontologists at the University of Southampton identified the remains, which measured more than 32ft (10m) long and lived 125 million years ago. The prehistoric bones...Yen falls to 24-year high as policy gap slide continuesThe yen fell to a 24-year low Monday as Japan’s easy monetary policy increasingly stood at odds with developed peers raising rates. The currency fell...Xbox expands cloud gaming service to Samsung smart TVsMicrosoft on Thursday announced that the ability to play Xbox games will be built into Samsung smart televisions in its latest cloud gaming move. Microsoft...UK economy shrinks 0.3% as Covid testing endsThe UK economy contracted for the second month in a row in April, falling by 0.3 per cent, official figures showed on Monday. It added...IPL now second-most lucrative sport product globallyAn IPL game is now worth a record INR 105 crore (USD 13.44 million) making it- in terms of value per match- the second-most lucrative...Coming soon: Mopa Airport will be a welcoming addition to Goa tourismGoa is all set to welcome its second international airport, Mopa Airport, and it's slated to operate from September 1, 2022. The Mopa Airport is...Why the World Trade Organisation is in danger of becoming irrelevantThe World Trade Organisation is facing one of its most dire moments, the culmination of years of slide towards oblivion and ineffectiveness. Now may be...Businesses pin hopes on foreign tourists as Japan set to reopen borderJapan's businesses are pinning hopes on an inbound tourism recovery as the country resumed the process of accepting foreign tourists for the first time since...The Best Protein Powders of 2022Choosing the right protein powder can be tough. Whether you have specific dietary restrictions, prefer plant-based protein, or want something that packs in a ton...Goodbye Golden Arches: Rebranded McDonald's to reopen in RussiaSunday marks a new dawn for Russia's fast-food lovers as former McDonald's Corp restaurants reopen under new branding and ownership, more than three decades after...Pakistan raises taxes to cut budget deficit amid tough IMF conditions for fundingPakistan aims to trim its budget deficit by cutting spending and raising taxes as it looks to fulfil conditions to unlock a bailout from the...What’s the best lighting for kitchens?Your kitchen is a unique room within your house. You have to be concerned with form as well as function, with aesthetics and purpose. This...Increased women's participation in Mena workforce could raise GDP by $2tn, PwC saysIncreasing the number of women in the workforce in the Middle East and North Africa could raise the region's gross domestic product by up to...Climate change: Ukraine war prompts fossil fuel 'gold rush' - reportSoaring energy prices spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine have led to new investment in oil and gas. A report by Climate Action Tracker (CAT)...Five new luxury Thailand hotels, from Chiang Mai to PhuketPrivate pool villas, giant children's clubs and sailing lessons are among the many appealing features of the new resorts that have opened in Thailand during...Nissan exec: Turnaround plan working, U.S. factories to growTwo years ago, struggling Nissan Motor Co announced a restructuring plan to cut costs and revamp its aging model lineup in an effort to rebuild...Dubai's non-oil economy surges to 35-month high on tourism recoveryBusiness activity in Dubai's non-oil private sector economy showed a “robust improvement” in May, surging to its strongest level in 35 months on the back...Five UAE summer travel tips: from the cheapest day to fly to the best-value airfaresThere has been a lot of travel chaos around the world this week — with flights cancelled and passengers stranded at airports, it’s clear that...Global trade slips in May as container shipping congestion reaches North SeaGlobal trade dipped 1 per cent in May from the previous month as container shipping congestion and delays stretched to European ports in the North...WWDC 2022: top features of Apple's latest iPhone software iOS 16Apple previewed its latest operating system for iPhones, the iOS 16. on the first day of the Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple Park in Cupertino....World Bank warns of stagflation and slashes growth forecast for global economyThe World Bank slashed its growth forecast for the global economy for the second time this year as the Ukraine war, now in its fourth...Biden Drops Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels for 2 yearsThe Biden administration announced Monday that it would waive tariffs on solar panels imported to the United States from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam for...Australian KFC customers clucking mad over lettuce-cabbage switchFried chicken chain KFC said Tuesday that high lettuce prices in Australia have forced it to switch to a cabbage mix in burgers and other...Bonn climate conference: World is "cooked" if we carry on with coal, US saysSpeaking to the BBC, Mr Kerry criticised a number of large countries for not living up to the promises they made at the COP26 climate...Saudi Arabia hikes July crude prices surprisingly high for Asia buyersSaudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, has raised July crude oil prices for Asian buyers to higher-than-expected levels amid concerns about tight supply and...Mubadala and EQT to buy global pharmaceutical supply chain solutions company EnvirotainerMubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment arm, and EQT Private Equity have agreed to acquire Envirotainer, a global temperature-controlled supply chain solutions company for...U.S. suspends solar tariffs, boosts production in clean energy pushU.S. President Joe Biden on Monday suspended tariffs for two years on solar panel imports from four countries and invoke a key power to compel...Automobile retail sales in slow lane in May: FADARetail sales of automobiles trebled last month, in line with wholesale dispatches, albeit on a low base as operations stood disrupted due to the outbreak...Emirates ranked as region’s most valuable airline brand and world’s fourthDelta Air Lines has retained its title as the world's most valuable airline brand, with Emirates in the top five internationally, consultancy Brand Finance said....Universities warn of EU-UK research scheme 'close to precipice'Universities UK, which represents 140 institutions, fears ministers could be about to abandon the Horizon scheme. In a letter to the European Commission, seen by...How recycling lithium-ion batteries can boost India's EV adoptionCo-founder and chief executive of Attero Recycling, Nitin Gupta, believes that the opportunity in India to recycle lithium-ion batteries, used in electric vehicles, will be...Oil rallies as China's emergence from lockdown puts upward pressure on demandOil prices extended their bull run in early trading on Monday as the market factored in higher demand from China, the world's biggest importer of...How To Use Resistors in a ProjectThe maker toolkit has a core selection of essential maker tools. The tools that we can’t do any work without. Breadboards, soldering irons, LEDs are...Samsung Electronics Australia announces launch of rugged Portable SSD T7 ShieldIn a demonstration of its leadership in storage and advanced memory technology, Samsung Electronics Australia today announces the availability of a range of new products...Federal Reserve's tightening shows signs of an impact on the US economyFormer US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers said evidence is starting to emerge that Federal Reserve actions are having an impact on the US economy, with...South Korea to remove 7-day quarantine for unvaccinated foreign travellers from next weekIn a bid to boost tourism, South Korea has announced the removal of a mandatory 7-day quarantine for unvaxxed international arrivals from June 8. The...Why scientists are also watching animal YouTube videosAll are stars of online videos, collectively amassing tens of millions of views. And the behaviour captured in some of these videos has been deemed...Toyota releases storage battery system for residential useToyota Motor Corp has developed batteries based on the concept of "safe, long service life, high-quality, good value for price, and high performance." Toyota said...Re-inventing in-store bakeriesThe bakery industry has been my namesake, my craft and profession all my life. As a third-generation baker, it was, perhaps, inevitable that I would...Outfit Your Porch and Patio With up to 40% Off Select Outdoor Furniture at TargetIf you're looking to spruce up your outdoor space, now is a great time to buy new patio furniture. Target has a wide selection of...The Chedi Muscat offers laid-back seaside luxury in Oman's capital - Hotel InsiderAstalwart in Oman’s luxury travel scene, The Chedi Muscat has been welcoming guests for nearly two decades — and it will celebrate its 20th anniversary...Is the US headed towards an economic downturn?Corporate America is ratcheting up its warnings about the US economy. Executives including Jamie Dimon, Elon Musk and Gary Friedman, head of furniture retailer RH,...UAE, Egypt and Jordan ministers hold first meeting after signing industrial partnershipMinisters from the UAE, Egypt and Jordan have met for the first time since signing an industrial partnership last week to boost sustainable growth. At...Toshiba studying going private as an optionToshiba executives said Friday that privatization remains an option for the Japanese technology company, as they defended their efforts to choose the right bidder to...Sony Electronics to Exhibit Latest AV Innovations and Partnerships at InfoCommSony Electronics to Exhibit Latest AV Innovations and Partnerships at InfoCommAt InfoComm 2022, June 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sony Electronics is highlighting...Oil prices record sixth weekly gain despite Opec+ output boostOil prices recorded their sixth weekly gain on Friday unfazed by the 23-member Opec+ alliance of producer's decision to boost output. Brent, the global benchmark...Shell's Jackdaw gas field given go-ahead by regulatorsThe Jackdaw field, east of Aberdeen, has the potential to produce 6.5% of Britain's gas output. The regulatory approval comes as the UK government seeks...Megalodon shark extinction may have been linked to great white competitionA study of the ocean giant's fossil teeth suggests it had to compete for food with another ferocious predator, the great white shark. The battle...Work and play at Revier Dubai with a side of Swiss hospitality - Hotel InsiderBusiness Bay is fast-becoming a leisure hub to rival any other in Dubai, with a number of new hotels springing up to make it a...Sheikh Mansour chairs council meeting on initiatives to support economic ecosystemThe UAE’s Ministerial Development Council on Wednesday held a meeting to discuss initiatives and legislations that aim to support the economic and governmental work ecosystem,...Japan to cover 99.9% of households by fiber-optic networks by 2028Japan will aim for high-speed fiber-optic networks to cover 99.9 percent of households before the fiscal year to March 2028 ends, a government policy showed...Asia shares slide across board amid rate hike, COVID worriesAsian shares mostly declined Thursday, echoing a retreat on Wall Street as investors fretted about higher interest rates and rising coronavirus cases in parts of...Save up to 25 percent on the latest eufy Security productsYou can save big bucks on several eufy Security products over at Amazon.com, where you can find savings of up to $98, depending on what...Sony Electronics Introduces Three Wide-angle E-Mount APS-C LensesThe first new lens, the E PZ 10-20mm F4 G is the world's smallest and lightesti, ultra-wide angle, constant F4 APS-C power zoom lens. This...World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coastUsing genetic testing, scientists have determined a large underwater meadow in Western Australia is in fact one plant. It is believed to have spread from...Russian gas firm Gazprom to cut some supply to ShellGazprom said it would halt gas to Denmark's Orsted and to Shell for its contract to supply gas to Germany, after both refused to make...China manufacturing improves as virus curbs easedChinese manufacturing activity started to rebound in May after the government eased anti-virus restrictions that shut down Shanghai and other industrial centers, an official survey...Lebanon needs credible reforms to avoid destruction of economy, World Bank saysLebanon will have to adopt a credible, comprehensive and equitable macro-financial stabilisation programme if it wants to avoid the complete destruction of the country's social...Global chip shortage likely to last through 2023: U.S. officialThe global shortage of critical semiconductors is likely to last at least through next year and perhaps longer, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned on...Samsung to Allegedly End LCD Display Production in June Say InsidersAccording to industry insiders, Samsung has taken the decision to close down its last LCD production lines, coming into effect six months sooner than expected....Agthia to expand in Saudi Arabia with $24.5m greenfield investmentAbu Dhabi-based food and beverage company Agthia is expanding further in Saudi Arabia with a greenfield investment worth Dh90 million ($24.5m) that will be used...Oil bull run extends as EU agrees to ban most Russian crude imports by end of 2022Oil prices extended their rally on Tuesday after the EU agreed to ban most of Russia's oil imports by the end of the year, raising...Recover™ Opens Manufacturing Facility In Bangladesh To Meet Recycled Cotton Fiber Scaling AmbitionsRecycled cotton fiber producer, Recover™, has announced the official opening of its new facility in Bangladesh, expanding the company´s manufacturing capabilities and accelerate its efforts...US market regulators scrutinise Elon Musk's Twitter stock purchaseUS market authorities have asked billionaire businessman Elon Musk to explain an apparent delay in reporting his Twitter stock buys, as the Securities and Exchange...Dubai's creative economy attracts most FDI regionally and second globallyDubai's creative economy ranked first regionally and second globally in attracting foreign direct investment projects in 2021, according to a new report. The emirate attracted...Toyota's April global sales fall 11% on chip crunch, COVID lockdownToyota Motor Corp said Monday its global sales in April dropped 11.1 percent from a year earlier to 763,708 vehicles, declining for the eighth straight...My $863 Endgame Keyboard Is Perfect, for NowThe Rama Works U80-A is an endgame keyboard — a custom keyboard so perfectly attuned to my exact needs that it should be the last...Gas prices, inflation impacting Summer travel decisions more than CovidMemorial Day weekend marks the start of summer travel season, a traditionally busy time for the hotel industry. And this year, nearly seven in ten...Elon Musk's ally Egon Durban will not leave Twitter's board, company saysTwitter's board member Egon Durban, an ally of billionaire Elon Musk, will not leave the company’s board, even though he proposed to resign after shareholders...Moody's affirms Egypt's credit rating on economic resilienceMoody's Investors Service affirmed Egypt’s sovereign credit rating on the “proactive crisis response” of authorities in the Arab World’s most populous country and their track...Amul makes foray into organic food industryDairy major GCMMF, which markets its products under Amul brand, on Saturday announced entry into organic food market with the launch of organic wheat flour....Hiring may slow down soon as Russia crisis, rising rates biteThe job market frenzy of the last few months is likely to see some tapering off in the coming quarters partly because of a natural...Philippines drops Covid-19 tests for vaccinated travellersThe Philippines is easing its Covid-19 border restrictions for holidaymakers. Travellers who are fully vaccinated, and have had a booster shot of an approved Covid-19...Web3 eases technology access for women and minorities, experts sayWeb3 has opened up access to technology and decentralisation for women and minorities everywhere, Cathy Wu, director of investor relations at Multicoin Capital, has said....IMF says Sri Lanka needs to restore debt sustainability to secure fund's supportSri Lanka's government needs to provide assurances about its debt sustainability to secure any kind of support from the International Monetary Fund, the Washington-based lender...Here's how Asian nations could avert a bigger food crisisThe world’s food problem is already severe as prices jump and protectionism flares but there is a good chance governments can stop it from becoming...Letter Asks States to Use Federal Funds for Energy Efficiency ProjectsSeveral dozen businesses and organizations are asking state government leaders to take advantage of an increase in federal funds by investing in energy efficiency programs.In...Virtual reality brings portable Taser training to U.S. policeA combative man approaches, moving quickly toward a police officer who pulls out a Taser. The man is wearing a heavy jacket, which could mean...Mubadala to expand UAE companies' operations to compete globallyMubadala Investment Company aims to expand the operations of its UAE companies and help them to become “globally renowned competitors to the biggest companies out...World Bank boss warns over global recessionDavid Malpass told a US business event on Wednesday that it is difficult to "see how we avoid a recession". He also said that a...Update your home with the best 2022 Memorial Day furniture salesWhat is it about the ushering in of new seasons that causes us to crave a home makeover? With summer unofficially kicking off at the...New Hampton by Hilton opens in Oakhurst-Yosemite MarketA new Hampton by Hilton has opened its doors in Oakhurst, California. Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite welcomed its first guests on Thursday, May 19. The property...TikTok lets creators charge monthly subscriptionsTikTok says it will start letting some popular accounts at the video-snippet streaming star charge subscriptions for live streams. Similar money-making tools have been added...GCC economies set to reap $1.4tn in additional oil windfall in 5 years, IMF saysGulf economies will receive up to $1.4 trillion in additional revenue in the next four to five years as oil prices remain high and headline...Asian stock markets higher after Wall St sinks furtherAsian stock markets gained Wednesday after Wall Street sank on weak U.S. housing sales and a profit warning by a prominent social media brand. Shanghai,...Make your small business more sustainable with eco-friendly office suppliesFiguring out ways to be resourceful and more environmentally conscious at work can include your office supplies. When looking for ways to lower your carbon...10 countries Sheikh Hamdan has travelled to, from Cannes to Maldives and MongoliaWith travel back on the cards for many people and summer right around the corner, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed may inspire some new ideas for...SpaceX capsule brings four astronauts home from six-month missionThe third long-duration astronaut team launched by SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) has safely returned to Earth, splashing down in the Gulf of...Japan, U.S. to deepen semiconductor alliance amid supply crunchJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed Monday to deepen cooperation in semiconductor research and development to expand their nations' production...Raja Al Gurg succeeds her father at helm of Easa Saleh Al Gurg GroupUAE businesswoman Raja Al Gurg has been appointed the new chairwoman of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, the Dubai-based multidivisional conglomerate. She will also retain...Boeing says sufficient financing available to back jet deliveries as travel recoversBoeing expressed optimism about improvements in the financing available to jet buyers to take deliveries as air travel demand recovers from Covid-19. Capital markets continued...