By Bas Kooijman is the CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A U.S. financial markets ended the shortened trading week on a positive note, supported by a major legal development and improving investor sentiment. Stocks rose after the Supreme Court overturned broad global tariffs introduced under the Trump administration, easing concerns…
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Gold Above $5,100: Will Trump’s Tariffs and the Geneva Talks Push the Yellow Metal to New All-Time Highs?
By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA Gold is trading in $5,135 per ounce, after touching $5,174 in early Asian trading, in a move that clearly reflects a strong return of safe-haven flows. In my view, this rally cannot be separated from the tense geopolitical and economic…
Continue ReadingAlUla Skies Festival Returns 17–26 April 2026: A 10-Day Celebration of Balloons, Stars and Spectacle in AlUla
From sunrise balloon ascents over ancient desert landscapes to moonlit cinema beneath some of the clearest skies in the region, the AlUla Skies Festival is set to transform the heavens into a stage from 17 April to 26 April 2026. Recognised as Saudi Arabia’s—and the Gulf’s—first officially certified International Dark…
Continue ReadingRAKEZ and EPDA partner to streamline environmental approvals for key industrial sectors
Ras Al Khaimah, 23 February 2026: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) to establish a structured and efficient approval framework for new industrial activities across priority sectors in the emirate. The MoU was…
Continue ReadingAmazon Opens Its Second Largest Office in Asia in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 23: Amazon today announced the opening of its second largest office in Asia in Bengaluru. The 1.1 million square feet, 12-storey campus will support over 7,000 employees across ecommerce, operations, payments, technology, and seller services in India. Built on a five-acre site approximately 15 kilometres from Kempegowda International Airport,…
Continue ReadingSummercool Home Appliances Ltd. Enters Refrigerator Segment, Expands Affordable Cooling Portfolio in India
Feb 23: Summercool Home Appliances, a renowned name in the Indian home and kitchen appliances industry over the past 3 decades, has entered into the refrigerator segment, expanding its cooling product line. By making this strategic step, the company is strengthening its portfolio offering affordable, energy-efficient, and durable consumer appliances…
Continue ReadingBFI Concludes their participation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 with Strong Focus on AI Driven Healthcare startups, and Strategic Capital
New Delhi, Feb 23: As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 enters its final stretch in the national capital, five days of structured dialogue, collaboration and cross sector innovation have reinforced India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence. Blockchain For Impact (BFI) has played a central role in the healthcare track, curating startup showcases and high-level discussions at their pavilion that reflect the accelerating momentum within India’s AI-driven biomedical…
Continue ReadingSurya Brasil Accelerates India Expansion after 30% growth in the US; Launches New Hair Care Range
New Delhi: Feb 23:Surya Brasil, the Brazilian clean beauty brand known globally for its natural henna-based hair colour solutions, has announced the expansion of its product portfolio in India. The company aims to further reinforce and amplify its flagship Henna Cream while introducing a wider range of hair care and…
Continue ReadingAon Power Conclave 2026 to Examine Risk, Resilience and the Energy Transition in India
Bengaluru, Feb. 20th: Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, is pleased to announce the “Power Conclave 2026: The Time for Better Risk Decisions is Now” event will take place on Friday, 20 February 2026, at RaasManch 1, Raajkutir, Kolkata. The invite-only event will bring together senior…
Continue ReadingAsia’s Protein Buyers Still Trail Global Best Practice — But Momentum is Building, New ARE Benchmark Finds
SINGAPORE, Feb 20 - Asia’s largest food retailers, manufacturers, restaurant chains, and hospitality groups remain behind international better practice on sustainable and responsible protein sourcing, but progress is accelerating across the region, according to The Asian Protein Buyers 100: An Assessment of Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing released today by Asia Research & Engagement…
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