Bloomberg Asia’s earnings growth slowed considerably in the latest quarter, putting the region’s already lackluster stock markets further behind global peers. Third-quarter earnings per share grew by 36% for MSCI Asia Pacific Index members, a muted performance compared with the triple-digit gains in the first half thanks to the rebound from the pandemic, according to the latest earnings data compiled ...

SHARJAH / WAM As the UAE gears for its golden jubilee celebrations, the Sharjah National Day Celebrations Committee announced an 11-day cultural extravaganza to mark the nation’s remarkable 50-year journey dotted with memorable accomplishments. The cultural programmes will be staged across the emirate’s different regions from November 23 to December 3. Catering to all age groups and nationalities, the festivities ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed Helal Al Mheiri, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), discussed with Tatiana Lavrentyeva, Head of Russia’s Novgorod Export Support Centre, ways to implement joint projects and expand trade relations between Russian regions and Abu Dhabi. This occurred during a visit of Lavrentyeva to Abu Dhabi Chamber, attended by Abdullah Ghurair Al ...