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Reliance subsidiary acquires 21% stake in US helium gas exploration, production company
The stake acquisition is estimated at $12 million
Bahrain
GFH deepens commitment in US student housing with $300 million acquisition
Portfolio goes above 5,500 beds with new units in University of Tennessee (605 beds), University of North Texas (859), and University of Kentucky (649)
Donald Trump
US Fed will make ‘quarter per quarter’ total cuts of 100bps in 2025: UBS
However, there is potential for President-elect Donald Trump’s policies to slow inflation reduction
India
India overtakes China as top sender of international students to the US in 15 years
India remained the largest source of international graduate (master’s and PhD level) students in the US for the second year
Qatar
Qatar announces visa-free travel to the US
Qatar and the US waive visas, allowing 90-day visits for citizens
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris campaign raises a record $200mn in a week
Earlier this month, Trump’s campaign said it raised $331 million in the second quarter
Donald Trump
US Elections 2024: Joe Biden exits presidential race
46th US President Joe Biden released a statement regarding his exit via X, formerly known as Twitter
UAE
UAE-US non-oil trade hit $31.4bn and set to grow further
UAE and US non-oil trade is thriving and are set to grow even further
Canada
Saudia announces Umrah websites in America and Canada
Saudia looks to support Umrah pilgrims in US and Canada with dedicated websites
Florida
UAE evacuates citizens from Florida hurricane
UAE takes safety measures to protect citizens from Hurricane Idalia
US
US denies blocking export of microchips to Middle East nations
A Department of Commerce spokesperson denies reports that Nvidia and AMD ordered not to sell chips to certain countries in the region
California
UAE issues hurricane warning
UAE warns citizens over threat of danger from “Hurricane Hilary”
AIM
US President Joe Biden thanks UAE for Climate Change support
Joe Biden thanks UAE for fruitful partnership on climate change ventures
fast food
McDonald’s reveals major menu changes to Big Mac, cheeseburgers
Four new changes will be rolled out by McDonald’s
Codeshare
Emirates and United activate codeshare partnership
Emirates customers will have better access to Chicago, San Francisco and Houston
Donald Trump
Donald Trump says he will be arrested on Tuesday
Donald Trump has called on supporters to ‘take our nation back’ after saying he expects to be arrested on Tuesday over payments made to Stormy Daniels