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UAE Fuel Price Committee Sets August Rates for Gasoline and Diesel
The UAE Fuel Price Committee on July 31 announced the retail fuel prices that will take effect across the country…
Bank of Japan Holds Benchmark Rate Steady at 1 Percent With Hawkish Outlook
The Bank of Japan kept its short-term interest rate unchanged at 1 percent on July 31 2026 following a June…
Takaichi Announces Temporary Cut in Japan’s Food Consumption Tax to 1 Percent
On July 30, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8…
China’s Politburo Commits to Accelerate Existing Fiscal Outlays to Sustain Growth
On July 30, 2026, China's Politburo pledged to support the slowing economy by speeding up spending on already budgeted infrastructure…
Analyst Highlights QSE Support Level as Buying Opportunity Amid Weekly Index Decline
The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed at 9,920 points on July 30, 2026 after shedding 1.11 percent during the week,…
South Korea Announces Curbs on Leveraged Funds After $2 Trillion Market Rout
South Korean authorities imposed caps on investments in single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds on July 30, 2026, in response to a…
Emirates Engineering Starts Programme Challenging Students to Upcycle Retired Aircraft Materials
Emirates Engineering launched the Material Futures Studio on July 30, 2026, a six-week initiative pairing UAE university students with aviation…
ECB Partners With ONCE Foundation to Ensure Universal Access to Digital Euro App
The European Central Bank announced on February 18, 2026, that its digital euro app will incorporate the highest accessibility standards…
Sukoon Delivers 12 Percent Growth in First-Half Premiums to AED 3.8 Billion
Sukoon Insurance reported AED 3.8 billion in gross written premiums for the first half of 2026 on July 29, a…
Munich Re Data Shows Surging Climate Losses Straining European Insurers
As of early 2026, climate disasters put pressure on Europe's insurance systems with rising economic losses and a declining share…
IATA Partners with ACI and CANSO to Tackle Runway Incursion Hazards Globally
The International Air Transport Association, Airports Council International and Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation launched a joint runway safety initiative…
Spot Gold Advances Modestly as Weaker Dollar Lifts Precious Metals
Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, July 30, 2026, supported by a retreating US dollar and expectations for looser monetary…