Bloomberg The Bank of England’s (BOE) stress tests are meant to provide an unlikely ‘tail risk’ scenario designed to test the resilience of British lenders. The current UK market turmoil means this year’s scenario is looking increasingly plausible. The scenario released amid a UK sell off includes the UK base rate rising rapidly to 6% in early 2023 before ...
Read More »Nigeria’s naira crashes to record low
Bloomberg Nigeria’s naira declined further to record lows in both official and unauthorised markets ahead of the central bank of Nigeria rate decision. The local currency unit weakened 1.18% in early morning trading to 436.42 against the dollar in the spot market as of 9 a.m. in the commercial capital of Lagos. It slipped to 720 a dollar in ...
Read More »Dubai has become a global centre for green economy
Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, inaugurated the 24th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS). Wetex & DSS is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...
Read More »DP World donates $2.5mn for flood victims in Pakistan
Dubai / WAM DP World Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem visited Pakistan last week, where he pledged logistics support and donated $2.5 million to help people in the south of the country following the recent devastating floods. After visiting flood-affected areas, the Chairman met with Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed ...
Read More »Etihad Credit Insurance sets up new office in Sharjah
Sharjah / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) has established its new representative office in Sharjah to boost the country’s economic diversification programmes and support its export, re-export, and foreign investment to increase the non-oil trade contribution to the national GDP. The launching of the new representative office is aimed at expanding ECI’s reach in the northern emirate with the ...
Read More »flydubai begins direct service to Namangan
DUBAI / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, continues to grow its operations in Uzbekistan with the launch of a twice-weekly service to Namangan International Airport (NMA). The carrier’s inaugural flight touched down in Namangan to a traditional water cannon salute as part of a warm welcome by local officials, airport representatives and members of the media. flydubai is the ...
Read More »GMU highlights importance of simulation-based training
Ajman / Gulf Time Gulf Medical University (GMU) commended ‘Global Healthcare Simulation Week’ at the Center for Advanced Simulation in Healthcare Department, raising awareness about the value of simulation among health professionals, students and faculty. The event also introduced the techniques of latest simulators offered by partnered distributors, subsequently providing a better learning on how to access, experience and ...
Read More »US proposes requiring new airline fee disclosure rules
Bloomberg President Joe Biden will unveil new regulations designed to tackle persistent inflation by requiring airline companies and Internet-service providers to be more transparent about hidden fees, as the White House battles rising costs threatening Democrats’ prospects in November elections. A proposed rule requiring airlines to disclose more information about the fees they charge — such as those levied on ...
Read More »Canada to lift travel curbs from October 1
Bloomberg Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will let its mandatory vaccination, testing and quarantine requirements for international travellers expire at the end the month. The removal of border restrictions puts Canada alongside dozens of countries in entering a new phase of the Covid-19 pandemic by ending measures meant to slow the spread of the virus. From October 1, travellers ...
Read More »Amazon plans second Prime Day in appeal to deal-hungry shoppers
Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc. will hold a second Prime Day sale on October 11 and October 12 to boost sales among cost-conscious consumers who are expected to start their holiday shopping even earlier this year. This marks the first time the e-commerce giant has hosted the event twice in the same year. Retailers are bracing for a lackluster holiday that ...
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