Abu Dhabi / WAM The choice of Italy as the guest of honour at the Sharjah International Book Fair this year is an eloquent reflection of the interest the UAE people have in Italian culture, a top Italian diplomat told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). In an exclusive interview, Lorenzo Fanara, the new ambassador of Italy to the UAE, said ...

Halliburton Co. surpassed profit expectations amid a tight market for oilfield supplies as the world’s biggest provider of frack services gears up for increasing activity around the world. The company reported adjusted per-share profit of 60 cents in the three months through September, higher than the average estimate from analysts in a Bloomberg survey, and more than double the figure ...

Oil rises as the dollar tumbled, energising markets while investors continue to evaluate the potential for slowing commodities demand against near-term supply tightness. West Texas Intermediate traded near $86, temporarily finding direction from equity markets, which have been recently boosted by earnings reports. The dollar slid, providing an extra boost for commodities that are priced in the currency. Since late ...