ABU DHABI, UAE, 10 May 2025 – A high-level economic delegation from Abu Dhabi, led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), has concluded a productive visit to Japan aimed at deepening economic ties and strengthening cooperation between the two nations. The mission resulted in a series of strategic agreements with both Japanese…

Facing persistent geopolitical tensions, shifting tariff regimes and an increasingly complex regulatory environment, companies are experiencing rising challenges across every tier of their global supply chains. From speed to market and quality assurance to cost control and risk mitigation, the rapidly evolving trade landscape is forcing businesses to fundamentally reassess their sourcing and compliance strategies.…

Amid escalating geopolitical risks and fluctuations in financial markets, UK retail investors amplified their engagement with US technology stocks in April. Trading statistics from prominent investment platforms reveal that American tech giants like Nvidia, Palantir, and Tesla led the most-traded listings, highlighting the persistent allure of US innovation leaders for British investors. On the AJ…

TikTok hit with €530m fine by EU for unlawful data transfers to China TikTok has received a €530 million (£451.9 million) fine from Ireland’s data protection authority for violating EU data privacy laws, marking a major intensification in European examination of international tech companies and their global data transfer methods. The decision, delivered by Ireland’s…

Two of the UK’s most prominent high street brands – Marks & Spencer and Co-op – have recently fallen prey to a rising tide of cyber threats, underscoring the growing susceptibility of Britain’s retail industry to advanced digital assaults. Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been dealing with the repercussions of a ransomware incident, while the…

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Microsoft’s stock surged by more than six percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following a strong earnings report that exceeded predictions and highlighted the robust performance of its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors. The American technology leader reported a 13 percent year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $70.1 billion (£52.5 billion) for the quarter…

London leads the way in AI implementation—but an increasing skills gap jeopardizes national progress Companies in London are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) more rapidly and comprehensively than other regions in the UK. Nonetheless, industry experts caution that a significant lack of digital skills may hinder the overall economic advantages of this advancement and worsen…