Saudi Arabia affirms full solidarity with UAE after Iranian attacks

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two leaders discussed developments in the region and the blatant Iranian attacks that targeted the territory of the UAE […]

UAE gold prices jump more than Dh10

Gold prices in the UAE surged on Monday morning, extending their recent rally and reflecting a sharp global shift toward safe-haven assets following escalating conflict in the Middle East. The 24-karat rate climbed to Dh646.45 per gram at 8.43 am on March 2, up from Dh636 a day earlier, while the 22-karat variety rose to Dh592.58 […]

Dollar marks first monthly gain since October 

The US dollar is on track to record its first monthly gain since October, buoyed by shifting global economic expectations and resilient domestic data. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, stabilised near 97.74 on Friday. This performance was bolstered by a strong chicago pmi reading of […]

Why 2026 could set a new high score for the video game industry

Gaming’s not just for kids anymore. The majority of Baby Boomers play video games every week, too, and Candy Crushing grandparents also contribute to the $60 billion-plus industry. We’re on track to spend more on video games this year in the United States than ever before. 2025 was the video game industry’s second-biggest year on […]

Why Markets Don’t Always React to Big News: A Baking Analogy

“It was already baked into the market reaction.” It’s something we at Marketplace, and other business news journalists, say when big news happens and the markets don’t seem to care. But why not? “I would say that the analogy to baking, when we talk about ‘baked in’ is pretty appropriate,” said Sasha Indarte, a professor […]

Social Media Age Checks Raise Fresh Privacy Concerns

As governments push stricter online child safety rules, digital rights advocates warn about the risks of collecting IDs and facial data. A landmark trial against Meta and YouTube is underway, as the companies face claims that their platforms harm children’s mental health. This comes as lawmakers around the world are advancing new child safety laws — including age-verification […]

Safe Blood Donation Before, During, and After Ramadan – Medical Guidelines by Dr. Ganesh Dhanuka

By Dr. Ganesh DhanukaSpecialist Internal Medicine and NephrologyInternational Modern Hospital Blood donation remains one of the most impactful humanitarian acts, capable of saving multiple lives with a single unit of blood. However, during the holy month of Ramadan, many individuals question whether it is safe to donate while fasting and how to properly prepare for […]

Foods That Look Healthy for Weight Loss (But Actually Aren’t)

By Dr. Yara Husein (Food and Nutrition Expert) Companies often use specific buzzwords on food labels to market products as healthy and weight-loss friendly options. In reality, these options can sometimes have the opposite effect. Here are some common foods and drinks that might be holding you back: Fat-free dairy products Many think that fat-free […]

Panic as Miss Universe Stumbles during festival parade

Miss Universe Fátima Bosch worried onlookers when she suddenly fell to her knees while riding a parade float this weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 15, the 2025 international titleholder attended the Fruit and Flower Festival in Ambato, Ecuador. While standing and waving to the crowd on a florally inspired platform, Bosch appeared to try to hold a […]

Meryl Streep comeback in ‘Mamma Mia 3’ 

In Mamma Mia, Meryl Streep portrayed Donna Sheridan, a single mother and independent hotel manager. Fans raved about her performance in the musical hit franchise. But in the sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again: her character was revealed to have died. Though it was not shown how. Now, as the third instalment is confirmed, according to Dame […]