UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February as shoppers cut spending, with economists warning the Iran war could further weaken demand and confidence. Read more: UK retail sales fall as shoppers tighten spending ahead of energy shock
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Barclays is scaling back lending to smaller borrowers after losses linked to private credit firm collapses, shifting focus to larger corporate clients. Read more: Barclays pulls back from small business lending after private credit losses
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The Salesforce everywoman in Technology Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding women in tech, highlighting innovation, leadership and diversity across the sector. Read more: Tech trailblazers recognised at Salesforce Everywoman Awards
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UK pubs could make just 3p profit per £1 spent on a pint as rising wages, energy and beer duty squeeze margins and threaten closures. Read more: UK pubs making just 3p profit per £1 as rising costs squeeze margins
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A proposed UK holiday tax could cost 33,000 jobs and reduce tourism spending by £1.8bn, with industry leaders warning it would harm growth and competitiveness. Read more: Holiday tax could cost 33,000 jobs and £700m in lost revenue, industry warns
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UK manufacturers warn of collapsing domestic orders and rising costs, with firms raising prices at the fastest pace since 2023, according to Make UK. Read more: UK factories hit by ‘collapse’ in orders as costs surge across manufacturing sector
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Based at the DIFC Innovation Hub, the Dubai PropTech Hub currently tracks 231 UAE-based PropTech companies, with strong activity in listings, investment and marketing platforms The post DIFC launches PropTech 2033 roadmap for Dubai’s real estate future appeared first on Gulf Business.
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A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, More…
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Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and under the supervision of the Dubai Sports Council, the Summit – under the theme ‘Uniting the World Through Sports’ – aligns with the objectives of Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 More than 70 speakers will attend, including prominent personalities such as His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Mr. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Ronaldo Nazario, Paolo Maldini, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Manny Pacquiao, Reggie Bush, Ons Jabeur and Nick Santonastasso, with further global influential figures in sports to
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Abu Dhabi, December 05, 2025 The Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has appointed Amna Hassan Al Shamsi, Director of Financial Policies and Government Accounting Standards at the Ministry of Finance, as a member of the Group for a renewable three-year term, extendable up to nine years. This marks the first official representation of the UAE on the international council, which plays a key role in supporting the development of global public sector accounting standards and promoting financial governance and transparency across governments worldwide. The appointment re
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