US president-elect Donald Trump is to head to the White House "very shortly" for incumbent President Joe Biden's lunch invite; the two are to meet for transition talks as Trump intensifies border plans and secures positions for his cabinet
Republicans near House majority as remaining results are tallied; Senate looks set to support Trump’s policy aims, with crucial battlegrounds in Arizona and Nevada.
Talabat is preparing for a billion-dollar Dubai IPO, driven by the MENA’s surging demand for digital delivery. Delivery Hero’s strategic debt reduction will be a key factor in how well the IPO performs on the DFM.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles — the political consultant who largely led his re-election campaign — as White House chief of staff, signalling a disciplined administration with trusted allies filling top roles.
Banks across the GCC — including in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE — have mirrored the US Federal Reserve's rate cut, with interest rate reductions aiming to bolster credit-driven growth in the Gulf.
The UAE cuts its base rate following the Fed's recent move, aligning policies to tackle inflation while maintaining short-term lending flexibility. This decision signals UAE’s adaptive approach to global economic shifts.
U.S. election fuels stock shifts as banking, Tesla, and oil gain, while renewables dip amid policy concerns. A Trump victory reshapes investor priorities and impacts global markets.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has lauded U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s resilience during an assassination attempt, and signalled Moscow’s readiness for renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue, with cautious optimism on Ukraine.
Biden’s first White House speech after the November 5 elections strikes a patriotic chord, urging Americans to trust democracy and accept the results of the election, to "continue to love America", honour election workers, and embrace unity in turbulent times.
Qatar’s latest constitutional amendments reshape its Shura Council, strengthen commitments to global peace, and redefine the Emir’s oath, emphasising a balance of modernisation with traditional values.
