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Economic growth in MENAP region expected to reach 2.7 percent in 2019; 3.0 percent in GCC: IMF REO

Latifa bint Mohammed Inaugurates the sixth Downtown Design

Russia's Proton-M Rocket to Launch Yamal-601 Satellite Into Orbit in Spring - Developer

Russia's Proton-M rocket will launch the Yamal-601 telecommunications satellite into orbit this coming spring, the rocket's manufacturer, Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, reported on Tuesday.

Israel-Gaza escalation: What you need to know

Israel and Palestinian militants in the blockaded Gaza Strip have been exchanging fire in the worst escalation since a 2014 war. Here's a description of where the situation stands

Japanese investments in Abu Dhabi reached AED6.1 bn by 2017 end: DED Chairman

OPEC trims oil demand forecasts

OPEC on Tuesday trimmed its global oil demand forecasts for this year and next, as kingpin Saudi Arabia tries to cut output to bolster prices in a weakening market.

Noura Al Kaabi visits Dubai Design Week

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, visited exhibitions and pavilions at Dubai Design Week, organised by Dubai Design District, d3, from 12th-17th November 2018.

Innovative finance models needed to ensure 'balanced and stable' oil market

US$778 million worth of business generated by Arab Health 2018

Arab Health, an exhibition for healthcare and trade professionals in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA, region, announced that over US$778 million worth of business was generated by exhibitors during its 2018 edition.

Israel Ceases Contacts With Gaza Conflict Mediators Over Recent Attacks - Reports

The Israeli authorities have decided to cease contacts with coordinators for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process amid recent Palestinian militant shelling of the Israeli southern territories, local media reported.

Gulf economy recovering but faces oil volatility: IMF

Economic growth in the energy-rich Gulf will recover in 2018 from a contraction last year but remains vulnerable to volatility in crude oil prices, the IMF forecast on Tuesday.

ADNOC signs First Hail, Ghasha and Dalma ultra-sour gas concession with Italy’s ENI

The Abu Dhabi government and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have signed the first of a series of concession agreements with Italy’s multinational oil and gas company, ENI, awarding it a 25 percent stake in its offshore ultra-sour gas mega project.

UN, Egypt Working to End Gaza Hostilities - Special Coordinator

Mohamed bin Zayed receives participants of "Inclusive Citizenship in the Middle East and North Africa Conference"

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received the participants of the "Inclusive Citizenship in the Middle East and North Africa Conference."

Abu Dhabi hosts 'Wilton Park Inclusive Citizenship Dialogues'