Business

– On Friday, oil prices increased sharply, with Brent crude reaching $110 a barrel for the first time since May. Concerns that rising Middle East tensions could tighten global supplies fueled the rally. Brent for December settlement rose $3.94, or

– During the first eight months of 2026, Egypt experienced a record-breaking inflow of $33.9 billion in remittances from Egyptians working abroad. The Central Bank of Egypt announced on Tuesday, October 13, that these inflows increased by 27.2% compared to

– Oman’s electricity generation grew by 4.3% year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026, reaching a total of 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours compared to 35,935.3 GWh in the same period of 2025. This increase of approximately 1,546.5 GWh was reflected in

– Through early October 2026, Indonesia experienced inflows of Rp131.1 trillion, approximately $7.33 billion, in foreign capital. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara announced this figure during the government’s latest state budget briefing in Jakarta. The majority of foreign funds were directed

Travel

– Air Arabia is set to commence direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Amman City Airport starting November 15, 2026. The airline will operate this route four times weekly, creating another direct link between the UAE and Jordan. Currently,

Health

– The World Health Organization has established a goal for nations to identify and comprehend emerging health dangers within 24 hours by 2030. This objective is at the heart of a new five-year plan for WHO’s Hub for Pandemic and

Entertainment

MENA Newswire, LOS ANGELES: Ben Affleck has come under sustained scrutiny following recent public remarks in which he downplayed the creative capabilities and economic impact of artificial intelligence on the film and television industry. While Affleck characterized AI as a

Luxury

Rolex introduces the latest addition to its esteemed collection with the unveiling of the new Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea model. Breaking tradition, this iteration marks the first-ever presentation of the divers’ watch in 18 ct yellow gold. Sporting a distinctive 60-minute

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, a beacon of horological prestige, marries the elegance of 18 ct gold or 950 platinum with groundbreaking innovation. Since its launch in 1956, it has stood out as the first wristwatch to display both the date and

The 53rd edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, unveiled its treasures on January 31st in Sharjah. This prestigious event, a collaboration between Expo Centre Sharjah and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has become a beacon for luxury connoisseurs worldwide,

Porsche, the renowned sports car manufacturer, has teamed up with Frauscher Shipyard to unveil the 850 Fantom Air, their inaugural electric sports boat. Powering this maritime marvel is the drive technology slated for Porsche’s upcoming all-electric Macan. International media and enthusiasts recently

Lifestyle

Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further within its