The International Monetary Fund has once again cut the world economic outlook. In the latest quarterly update the IMF put global growth at 3.2% this year, down from January's more optimistic projection of 3.4% In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...
Wednesday, 13 April 2016 09:12
The International Monetary Fund has once again cut the world economic outlook. In the latest quarterly update the IMF put global growth at 3.2% this year, down from January's more optimistic projection of 3.4% In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi.
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UAE strengthens market oversight to ensure price stability for Ramadan
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Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
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His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties with France during talks with President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.