Business News from Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
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Dubai named 'Crown Jewel' of Middle East maritime sector
Dubai has cemented its position as a top maritime hub, earning the title 'Crown Jewel of the Middle East’s Maritime Sector' in the 2025 International Shipping Centre Development Index.
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UAE backs new global alliance for open and fair trade
The UAE has joined thirteen other countries in a joint declaration to establish an international alliance to promote open and fair trade.
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns after feud with Unilever over Gaza conflict
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield, whose name helped shape the popular ice cream brand, has quit the company, as its rift with parent Unilever deepened over its stance on the Gaza conflict.
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UK and US agree $42 billion tech pact to mark Trump's visit
The United States and Britain have agreed on a technology pact to boost ties in AI, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, with top US firms led by Microsoft pledging £31 billion ($42 billion) in UK investments.
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UAE cabinet approves economic clusters plan, government meetings agendaHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where several key decisions were approved.
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UAE evacuates 119 patients from Gaza in latest humanitarian missionThe UAE has conducted a new medical evacuation from Gaza, airlifting 119 patients and injured individuals, along with their family members, in coordination with the World Health Organisation.
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UAE supports roadmap agreement to resolve crisis in Syria's SweidaThe UAE has welcomed Syria's announcement on reaching a roadmap to resolve the crisis in Sweida governorate, commending the efforts of Jordan and the US in achieving this outcome.
