British luxury brand Burberry said underlying sales fell 9% in the three months ended December as the COVID-19 pandemic closed shops and meant fewer tourists visiting its European stores.
Comparable store sales in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa declined 37% in the quarter, the third of its financial year, but the company said it remained confident in the future, buoyed by sales growth of 11% in Asia Pacific stores.
Standard Chartered issues clarification on local operations
Standard Chartered Bank has clarified that reports of staff being evacuated from its Dubai offices are inaccurate.
DP World reports record $24.4bn revenue for 2025
DP World has announced its financial results for 2025 on Thursday, with a 22.4 per cent increase in revenue to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18 per cent to $6.4 billion.
IEA proposes record release of strategic stocks in response to Iran war oil price surge
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday recommended the release of 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to restrain soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlights economic resilience at Dubai Majlis
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended a specially convened Dubai Majlis to discuss strategies to reinforce economic resilience.
Oil sinks 11% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
Oil prices plummeted by more than $10 a barrel on Tuesday after soaring to an almost four-year high in the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, lowering expectations of prolonged disruptions to oil supply.
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa have discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability.
