BMW and Mercedes-Benz have lowered their prices in China.
It comes after the country's government announced it will reduce value-added tax (VAT) from April 1.
The German car manufacturer published posts on Chinese social media announcing an immediate reduction in price for several models.
The BMW 3, BMW 5, BMW X5 and BMW 7 series will all be cheaper now as will the BMW 320Li M model.
Standard Chartered issues clarification on local operations
Standard Chartered Bank has clarified that reports of staff being evacuated from its Dubai offices are inaccurate.
Cyprus aims for gas exports by 2028 as conflict heightens supply tensions
Cyprus could begin producing natural gas for export as early as 2028, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said, potentially strengthening Europe's push to diversify its energy sources as regional conflict tightens focus on supply.
DP World reports record $24.4bn revenue for 2025
DP World has announced its financial results for 2025 on Thursday, with a 22.4 per cent increase in revenue to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18 per cent to $6.4 billion.
IEA proposes record release of strategic stocks in response to Iran war oil price surge
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday recommended the release of 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to restrain soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlights economic resilience at Dubai Majlis
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended a specially convened Dubai Majlis to discuss strategies to reinforce economic resilience.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
