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UAE Enforces Gender Diversity in Private Firms’ Boards
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a groundbreaking regulation requiring private joint-stock companies to include women on their boards of directors. This mandate, unveiled this week, marks a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to enhan...
Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan Launch $800 Million Fund for Central Asia
Abu Dhabi's Gulf Capital and Kazakhstan's QIC have joined forces to establish an $800 million fund aimed at boosting investments across Central Asia. The newly created fund is set to target key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and technology, addre...
Federal Rate Cut: Impact on Crypto and Central Banks’ Influence
A potential reduction in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate might spell trouble for cryptocurrency markets and could signal the end of the era of central bank dominance. Arthur Hayes, a notable figure in the crypto space, has voiced concerns that such a...
Zoom and Mitel forge partnership to revolutionize hybrid communications
Zoom and Mitel have embarked on a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming the enterprise communications landscape. This partnership will blend the strengths of both companies, introducing an AI-first hybrid communication platform designed to meet th...
Bybit Report Unveils BTC’s Impact Amid Rate Cuts and U.S. Election
Bybit, a leading player in the cryptocurrency industry, has released a joint report with BlockScholes, offering a deep dive into how Bitcoin (BTC) could respond to the upcoming U.S. election and the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts cycle. As the gl...
Bitsgap Unveils AI Assistant to Streamline Crypto Trading
Crypto trading platform Bitsgap has unveiled its latest innovation, an AI Assistant designed to help traders manage their portfolios with greater efficiency. This move marks a significant advancement for the platform, positioning Bitsgap as one of the fir...
DBS Bank set to introduce crypto options and structured notes in Q4 2024
DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest financial institution, has announced plans to expand its crypto offerings by launching over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading and structured notes tailored for institutional investors. This strategic move is set to rol...
Canadian Crypto Firm DeFi Technologies Eyes Nasdaq Listing
DeFi Technologies, a Canadian firm specializing in cryptocurrency, is setting its sights on a Nasdaq listing following its recent filing of a Form 40-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This strategic move marks a significant milestone fo...
Youth-Led Initiatives Hold Key to Tackling Triple Planetary Crisis
The interconnected challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss – known collectively as the triple planetary crisis – are posing an existential threat to life on Earth. Global temperatures continue to rise, air pollution contributes to m...
Middle East’s Energy Edge May Drive AI Innovation, WEF Official Predicts
Middle Eastern countries are poised to become pivotal players in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, thanks to their abundant energy resources. This potential was underscored by a recent statement from a World Economic Forum (WEF) official,...
TikTok Fights to Stay in US as Legal Battle Intensifies Over Security Concerns
TikTok is facing renewed scrutiny as legal battles in the United States escalate, with the Biden administration viewing the app as a potential threat to national security. The popular video-sharing platform, owned by China-based ByteDance, has been embroi...
UAE Firm Introduces First Germany-Focused ETF in the GCC
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Lunate has revealed the launch of the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the GCC that focuses on German equities. The new Chimera S&P Germany UCITS ETF will offer retail investors in the UAE an opportunity to access Ge...
India Extends Anti-Subsidy Duty on Chinese Atrazine Technical
India has renewed its anti-subsidy duty on Chinese imports of Atrazine Technical, a herbicide used extensively in agriculture, for an additional five years. This measure, initially enacted in 2019, aims to safeguard domestic manufacturers from the impacts...
Iran-India Tourism Pact to Enhance Visitor Flow and Cooperation
Iran and India are poised to enhance their tourism ties with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on boosting cooperation and increasing tourist exchanges. This agreement builds on Iran's recent move to waive visa requirements for Indian travel...
Outdoor Light Exposure Linked to Elevated Alzheimer’s Risk
A study by researchers at Rush University System for Health has established a notable connection between outdoor light exposure at night and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Published in *Frontiers in Neuroscience*, the research highlights the po...