Stocks in China have plummeted to an eight-month low, dashing hopes that the country’s economy was on its way to a strong recovery. After markets slumped nearly 3 percent on Friday, today saw China's blue-chip CSI300 index fall 2.1% to 3,065.62, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 2.8%, dropping down to 2,832.11 points. China’s April trade data, which was released yesterday, further dampened the outlook with both exports and imports dropping more than expected.
Former Binance chief guilty of money laundering
Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance has been sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating US laws against money laundering at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Emirates attracts pilots with higher salaries, new perks
Emirates Airline has announced significant changes to its pilot recruitment strategy, which includes higher salaries, new roles and a radical change to eligibility.
Spinneys increases IPO retail offering due to high demand
Supermarket chain Spinneys has announced its decision to increase the number of shares allocated to the UAE Retail Offering of its IPO due to high demand.
IMF $1.1 billion tranche to help Pakistan's economic stability, says PM Sharif
The disbursement of $1.1 billion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will help Pakistan achieve greater economic stability, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday, amid discussions for a new loan programme.
UAE, Ukraine conclude terms of trade pact
The UAE and Ukraine have concluded the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
