Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has reduced its trading commissions by 50% and will extend its trading hours by one hour, with the market opening at 10am and closing at 3pm. The reduction in trading fees, to 0.025% from 0.05%, which will take effect starting September 1, is the exchange’s second commission cut in ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Design District (d3) launched a campaign to inspire the next generation Emirati Women, encouraging them to shape their future with their own hands. The leading business hub partnered with three of its leading Emirati entrepreneurs, and they will be featured in a new campaign for Emirati Women’s Day. Shafia Alkhyeli, founder of interior design practice ...

There must be no repeat of 2015. That’s been the refrain from politicians across the European Union as they watch the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan, which can be expected sooner or later to cause renewed mass migration. These European politicians include candidates for chancellor in Germany, nervous about a national election on September 26; leaders such as Austrian Chancellor ...