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The global financial community continues to hold a highly optimistic view of the United Arab Emirates’s economic outlook. Recent macroeconomic evaluations issued by the World Bank Group suggest that the country will see strong growth over the next couple of
– Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi emphasized the need for increased partnership with Europe to safeguard international supply networks from maritime disruptions and escalating transportation expenses. During his remarks in New York on September 24, Albudaiwi highlighted how
– On Thursday, Egypt’s central bank decided to keep its key interest rates steady, continuing the policies since February. The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the overnight deposit rate at 19.00% and the overnight lending rate at 20.00%. The main operation
– The Asian Development Bank has raised its forecast for economic expansion across developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0% in 2026 from 5.5% in 2025. The forecast for 2026 was increased by 0.1 percentage point from the July estimate.
– In the initial seven months of 2026, remittances from Egyptians working overseas totaled approximately $29.7 billion. According to the Central Bank of Egypt, inflows increased by 28.1% compared to roughly $23.2 billion during January through July 2025. These figures
Health
– According to the World Health Organization, the spread of Ebola is decreasing in several of the most affected regions within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This positive trend is particularly noticeable in parts of Ituri province, which is the
– In 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo documented a total of 26,064,143 malaria infections. The nation also recorded 29,938 fatalities associated with the disease during the same year. Guy Esebe Dembo, who serves as deputy director of the
– According to official reports released by international health authorities on Friday, the health emergency in Central Africa is rapidly intensifying at an unprecedented pace. The World Health Organization has confirmed that if community transmission remains unchecked and supply chain
– According to official data through Aug. 7, the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in 1,916 fatalities and 4,209 confirmed cases. The death toll has increased by 29 from the 1,887 reported in the previous update. Additionally, health
– Chad’s health authorities have verified that an acute waterborne health crisis has resulted in 13 deaths since official public announcements were made late last month. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Public Health of Chad,
– A scientific publication in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association affirms that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily is generally safe for most healthy adults. This quantity is roughly equivalent to five 8-ounce cups of
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported increasing humanitarian concerns as Ebola-related deaths in DR Congo reach 930, amid ongoing assaults on healthcare workers across eastern regions. The outbreak, officially announced in May 2026, marks the
The African Development Bank Group has approved a total of $13 million in emergency funding to bolster efforts aimed at containing a new Ebola virus disease outbreak in central and eastern Africa. This financial support is intended to strengthen national
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Adidas has unveiled Treadflow, the world’s first running shoe engineered specifically for treadmill use, marking a significant milestone in performance footwear design. Introduced earlier this month at the company’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the Treadflow will be available globally from
MENA Newswire News Desk: U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has announced the launch of its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, inspired by the natural beauty of Salt Lake City, Utah. The new collection celebrates
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further within its
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires
Automotive
German luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche announced an agreement with labor representatives on Monday to reduce its workforce by an additional 5,000 positions by 2035 as part of a restructuring program. The decision brings total planned job eliminations across the
Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, marking a second straight first-half gain for the domestic auto market. Automakers sold 2,387,189 new vehicles from January through June, including minivehicles. The increase followed a stronger second
BUDVA: The FIA has expanded its Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme into Africa and the Middle East, widening a road safety initiative aimed at helping local authorities and mobility organizations develop practical safety projects. The announcement was
SEOUL: Mercedes-Benz on Monday unveiled the all-new electric C-Class at a world premiere in Seoul, introducing the first battery-electric version of one of its best-known sedan nameplates and placing one of the brand’s core products into the premium EV market.
MENA Newswire, ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has unveiled the 2027 S-Class Sedan as a major update to its flagship luxury sedan, adding new lighting signatures, a revised cabin technology stack and expanded personalization choices. The automaker said the model introduces an