Stocks in China have plummeted to an eight-month low, dashing hopes that the country’s economy was on its way to a strong recovery. After markets slumped nearly 3 percent on Friday, today saw China's blue-chip CSI300 index fall 2.1% to 3,065.62, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 2.8%, dropping down to 2,832.11 points. China’s April trade data, which was released yesterday, further dampened the outlook with both exports and imports dropping more than expected.
World Bank approves $1.1 billion emergency financing for Bangladesh
The World Bank approved $1.1 billion in emergency financing for Bangladesh to help secure food supplies, support vulnerable households and businesses due to the rising prices of fertiliser, fuel and food from the Middle East conflict.
Abu Dhabi partners with Boehringer Ingelheim to advance precision medicine
The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi has signed a strategic partnership with global biopharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim to accelerate research into precision medicine using the emirate's advanced genomics capabilities.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed approves launch of business media platform
Dubai’s media strategy is entering a new phase, with a stronger focus on competitiveness, innovation and strengthening the emirate’s position as a global hub for content creation and business media.
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after 4-month halt
Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data from LSEG showed.
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