ABU DHABI / WAM On March 8, the UAE celebrated International Women’s Day to recognise the realities and challenges that women face, as well as to acknowledge the ongoing efforts towards women’s empowerment. The UAE has leveraged its global stature to support women’s issues by launching a series of initiatives, programmes, and plans to promote women in all communities, strengthen …

BLOOMBERG Oil held a hefty loss after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled interest rates could rise higher and faster than previously anticipated, raising concerns about the economy and energy demand. West Texas Intermediate futures edged lower near $77 a barrel after posting the biggest one-day decline since early January. The remarks, made during a testimony before Congress, opened the …

AL AIN / WAM Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading food, agriculture, and technology company, has announced that its state-of-the-art automated packhouse in Al Ain will deliver up to 216 tonnes of fresh produce daily and will be the largest of its kind in the UAE. Covering an area spanning 14,000 square metres, Silal’s automated packhouse includes a 4,930 square metre grading …