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China's President Xi Jinping has typified Beijing’s defiance by saying his country is ‘not afraid’. AP

Business InsightsChina's assertive stance is strategic to its global trade dominance

Beijing is positioning itself as a defender of the global trading system and opponent of economic unilateralism

Total recalls: A brief history of Tesla's biggest roadblocks

Barclays - growing with the UAE for 50 years and beyond

Barclays - growing with the UAE for 50 years and beyond

Syrian Air to resume UAE flights from Sunday

Riyadh Air's newly unveiled business-elite seats will be installed on its Boeing 787 ahead of the start-up's first flights in 2025. Photo: Riyadh Air

'Audrey Hepburn of the sky': Inside Riyadh Air's new cabins

Oil prices surge more than 3% amid US-EU trade deal hopes and new Iran sanctions

Office space: Why Sharjah is attracting more businesses

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Fatima Al Mahmoud (L) and Jenna Kleinwort, the 2022-23 mental health journalism fellows in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National

Apply for a mental health journalism fellowship in the UAE

Dubai Hurricanes celebrate victory against Bahrain in the West Asia Super Rugby final at The Sevens, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National

Hurricanes crowned champions of West Asia after comeback win over Bahrain

China's President Xi Jinping has typified Beijing’s defiance by saying his country is ‘not afraid’. AP

Business InsightsChina's assertive stance is strategic to its global trade dominance

Sandstorm comics debuts Solarblader graphic novel at Middle East Film and Comic Con. Photo: @SandstormComics / X

Graphic novel set 500 years in Abu Dhabi's future unveiled at Comic Con

Usher is currently in the midst of his global Past Present Future Tour. Getty

Review: Usher turns back the clock at Abu Dhabi's Club Social

The Angel Hair chocolate bar by Belgian company Tucho is bright pink and filled with a Turkish version of candyfloss. Photo: touchdalight / tiktok

The Angel Hair chocolate bar from Belgium that's going viral

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen after securing pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. AP

Verstappen grabs Saudi GP pole after Norris hits wall

Tesla vehicles at the Everything Electric show in London. Tesla has issued recalls 79 times, according to Cars.com. Reuters

Total recalls: A brief history of Tesla's biggest roadblocks

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said she 'would like to see reduction in uncertainty'. Reuters

IMF chief does not expect global recession despite tariffs

Kristalina Georgieva warns rising trade barriers will lead to higher inflation for some countries

Lebanon's AI minister says $50m can transform government

IMF disburses $130 million in funds to Jordan

Adnoc Drilling awarded $1.63 billion five-year contract

Emirates to expand in markets from China to US for new courier express service

UAE foreign trade hits $1.42 trillion in 2024 despite global uncertainties

'Should I sell my UK apartment to buy in the UAE, or rent instead?'

Podcast: Business Extra

Fuel vendors from Lebanon are increasingly appearing on the streets of Damascus, attracted by the lower price of Lebanese fuel compared to Syrian fuel. Additionally, Lebanese fuel is of higher quality, as Syrian fuel is often refined using primitive methods. (Photo by Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

Sanctions on Syria: a look back, a way forward

Syria is at a critical economic and political crossroads. Here's what could happen.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump and Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Bloomberg

What Trump's tariffs mean for the Middle East

What obstacles do women-led start-ups face in the Middle East?

Al Masaood Automobiles chief on the future of mobility

Comment & analysis

Office space: Why Sharjah is attracting more businesses

A sovereign wealth fund won’t solve America’s debt problem

How women can tailor investment strategies for every life stage

UAE corporate tax: How a single decision creates a power imbalance

Lebanon at a crossroads: Reform or decay ahead?

Why dividend stocks deserve attention amid market volatility

Justin Biebel

AI offers solutions for global trade amid tariff turmoil

Sean Doherty

How the EU can boost its sluggish competitiveness

Key investment trends to consider for financial success

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What famed explorer Ibn Battuta found in 14th-century Sharjah

Rubio denies reports US State Department will reduce presence in Africa

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End of the road for Syrian car, or just the beginning?

How Omega and Swatch used industry marketing techniques to hype the MoonSwatch

91% of UAE commuters use cars

Dubai gadget lover flies film and photography business sky high

TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens to the public

TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens to the public

Gaza's lost childhoods

Gaza's lost childhoods

Christians in Gaza observe sombre Good Friday rituals

Christians in Gaza observe sombre Good Friday rituals

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Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, has said the move 'will contribute to strengthening co-operation with our Chinese partners'. Photo: Adnoc / X

Adnoc opens Beijing office as it seeks to boost China business

Oil prices surge more than 3% amid US-EU trade deal hopes and new Iran sanctions

Adnoc Drilling awarded $1.63 billion five-year contract

Aviation

Syrian Air to resume UAE flights from Sunday

Emirates to expand in markets from China to US for new courier express service

Riyadh Air's newly unveiled business-elite seats will be installed on its Boeing 787 ahead of the start-up's first flights in 2025. Photo: Riyadh Air

'Audrey Hepburn of the sky': Inside Riyadh Air's new cabins

Money

More areas of Dubai have been opened up to expats wanting to buy property. Antonie Robertson/The National

'Should I sell my UK apartment to buy in the UAE, or rent instead?'

Renting and selling homes in the Emirates is a fast process

How women can tailor investment strategies for every life stage

Dubai and Abu Dhabi edge out global rivals to lure ultra rich

Gold prices may hit $3,500 in months ahead, analysts say

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