News
The Negro River, a major Amazon tributary, has reached its lowest level in recorded history due to a severe drought that continues to affect Brazil and the surrounding Amazon rainforest.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade to discuss strengthening UAE-Serbia ties, focusing on key sectors like energy, agriculture, and technology.
Business
The Global Commission on Clean Energy, led by IEA, met at the G20 to discuss equitable, affordable transitions in energy, addressing key issues for fairer global policies.
ADQ appoints Modon Holding as master developer for the Ras El Hekma megaproject in Egypt. The project spans 170 million sqm and is expected to create 750,000 jobs by 2045.
The US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, beating projections of 140,000. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, showing continued strength in the labor market.
The UAE’s participation in the BRICS tax officials meeting in Moscow emphasized the importance of global cooperation and tax policy collaboration with other BRICS nations.
Kuwait’s crude oil price surged by $4.5 on Wednesday, reaching $75.40 per barrel, driven by concerns over Middle Eastern tensions and market uncertainty, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
The UAE, represented by its Ministry of Energy, emphasized international cooperation on energy transition at the BRICS Energy Summit, reinforcing its commitment to climate action and renewable energy.
Technology
Ray-Ban | Meta glasses are receiving new AI features such as real-time speech translation, memory assistance, and expanded partnerships with Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeart.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed met Microsoft, BlackRock, and Nvidia CEOs to discuss AI advancements and UAE-US collaboration in Washington.
Prime Minister Modi met with leading tech CEOs in New York to discuss India’s growing role in global tech, including AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure.
EDGE Group launches FADA to strengthen UAE’s space capabilities, advancing sovereign technologies and building an innovative space sector to serve national and international clients.
