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UAE ranked 5th in global competitiveness ranking; Cabinet reviews $1.4tn trade success
The UAE has ranked in fifth place in a global competitiveness ranking, outperforming major economies including the US,…
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Layla Haddad
Layla Haddad covers policy, regulation, public institutions and strategic decisions shaping the Middle East. This editorial profile is used for policy, government and institutional coverage.
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DR Congo: Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say
Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the investigation and analysis undertaken by his office, OHCHR, had…
Government & Policy
GCC government spending to pass $542bn this year
GCC government revenues in 2025 totalled $487.8bn, while expenditures reached $542.1bn, resulting in an estimated deficit of $54.3bn,…
Government & Policy
At least eight die in Red Sea tragedy as smugglers force migrants overboard
At least eight people are feared dead and 22 others are missing after smugglers stopped a boat carrying…
Government & Policy
Sudan emergency: We need more help to prevent famine, says WFP
“Over the past six months, WFP scaled up assistance and we are now reaching nearly one million Sudanese…
UAE News
Abu Dhabi announces new mandatory Arabic rules for kindergarten pupils
Abu Dhabi has introduced new rules for mandatory Arabic lessons for pupils starting in the next academic year.…
Government & Policy
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to partner ECP in $25bn investment in the US energy infrastructure
ADQ (formerly Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company), the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investment company, will partner with the New…
Government & Policy
UAE and Oman to boost $15.2bn trade with massive special economic zone at Al Buraimi border
The UAE and Oman are looking to enhance booming $15.2bn trade relations with a new special economic zone…
Government & Policy
UAE Central Bank revokes licence of Dynamics Insurance Brokers for regulatory breaches
According to the CBUAE, the decision was made pursuant to Article 22(2) of the Insurance Authority Board of…
Government & Policy
Egypt and Jordan thank the European Parliament for new financial aid
Egypt and Jordan have praised and thanked the members of the European Parliament for their decision to grant…