ABU DHABI / WAM More private schools in Abu Dhabi have been recognised for their efforts to strengthen UAE National students’ knowledge of Emirati traditions, customs, and values. Following a phased approach of the National Identity Mark inspections conducted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), 153 schools have been evaluated. To date, there are eight Outstanding …

WORLD CAPITALS/ WAM Gold prices eased on Tuesday as the US dollar firmed, the metal backing away from a record peak hit in the previous session as a fusion of bullish factors including growing US rate cut bets and geopolitical risks drove safe-haven demand, Reuters reported. Spot gold was down 0.6% at $2,410.73 per ounce, as of 0335 GMT after …

TOKYO / WAM Asian stocks drifted lower while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as investors awaited minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting to gauge the timing and extent of possible interest rate cuts this year, Reuters reported. Gold eased back from all-time peak, while crude oil declined on worries of US interest rates staying high for longer …