Business News from Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Dubai has cemented its position as a top maritime hub, earning the title 'Crown Jewel of the Middle East’s Maritime Sector' in the 2025 International Shipping Centre Development Index.

The UAE has joined thirteen other countries in a joint declaration to establish an international alliance to promote open and fair trade.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield, whose name helped shape the popular ice cream brand, has quit the company, as its rift with parent Unilever deepened over its stance on the Gaza conflict.

The United States and Britain have agreed on a technology pact to boost ties in AI, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, with top US firms led by Microsoft pledging £31 billion ($42 billion) in UK investments.