Business

The global economy in 2025: Stability amid uncertainty

The global economy in 2025: Stability amid uncertainty

Global growth projected at 3.3% in 2025, facing challenges like climate change, geopolitics, tech. Emerging markets lead, developed lag. Energy, Fed, & AI key.

ADFW 2024: Empowering Abu Dhabi’s economy as the falcon takes flight

ADFW 2024: Empowering Abu Dhabi’s economy as the falcon takes flight

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (Dec 9-12) featured 60+ events, attracting global leaders. Focus on economy pillars, tech, and human capital. Many deals & forums.

A pivotal year for progress

A pivotal year for progress

2025: Global growth ~3.3% (OECD/IMF). MENA region growth projected at 3.8-4%. Non-oil sectors & sustainability key. Davos 2025 focuses on cooperation.

How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases

How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases

AI is accelerating drug discovery, with companies using it to identify targets and design molecules. One firm has a promising lung disease drug in trials.

Private parking rules review prompted by £2,000 five-minute fine

Private parking rules review prompted by £2,000 five-minute fine

Private parking firms will revise rules after a driver faced £1,906 fines for late payment. New guidelines in 2025 will protect drivers. Industry issues 41,000 tickets daily.

Heathrow sees record-breaking passenger numbers

Heathrow sees record-breaking passenger numbers

Heathrow had a record 83.9M passengers in 2024, up from 2019 and 2023. They expect 84.2M in 2025 and will invest £1B this year.