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Fareed Rahman

Fareed Rahman

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Fareed is a senior business reporter at The National and worked in India, the UAE and the US. He has interviewed a number of top executives from energy, real estate and defence industry as well as visiting dignitaries and heads of states.

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Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, expects more UAE investments into his country following the signing of the Cepa. Victor Besa / The National
ExclusiveMalaysia to start talks for Gulf free trade deal after UAE Cepa

Saudi Arabia and the Emirates are nation’s two biggest trading partners in the Arab world

EconomyJanuary 13, 2025
US president-elect Donald Trump listens as Hussain Sajwani, chief executive of Damac Properties, speaks at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida. AP
Damac’s $20bn investment shows evolution of Trump’s ties with Gulf

Middle East investors are expected to boost investment in sectors including technology, space and EVs amid stronger ties with next US president

EconomyJanuary 10, 2025
A winter storm in Plano, Texas. A storm warning is in place as a cold front has brought freezing temperatures across the north of the US state. AFP
Oil headed for weekly gain on higher winter demand

Falling temperatures spurring demand for heating fuel in US and Europe

EnergyJanuary 10, 2025
A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP
What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

Carrefour-operator Majid Al Futtaim set to open new HyperMax grocery stores in both countries

EconomyJanuary 10, 2025
Lebanese army soldiers stand guard in front of the parliament building before a session to elect a new Lebanese president in Beirut. Lebanon's economy was severely impacted due to war with Israel. AP Photo
Lebanon's Eurobonds rise amid election of Aoun as president

Investors optimistic about reforms and stability after military leader takes office in Beirut

EconomyJanuary 09, 2025
A spectacular display of drones and fireworks illuminate Riyadh in December, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 Fifa World Cup. AFP
Saudi Arabia raises $12bn from bonds to meet future funding needs

The kingdom continues borrowing spree amid heavy spending in new projects as it plans to host 2034 Fifa World Cup and Expo 2030

EconomyJanuary 07, 2025
Pedestrians outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.8 per cent higher on Friday. Bloomberg
US stocks bounce higher on rate cut optimism and Trump policies

US and global equity markets could continue to find support in advancements in AI and support the growth of the tech sector this year, analysts say

MarketsJanuary 04, 2025
Dubai Creek with tourists and residents using the Abra water taxis to cross the waterway that divides Deira and Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Dubai attracts 17 million international tourists in the first 11 months of 2024

Western Europe was the emirate’s top source market, accounting for 20 per cent of the total number of visitors

AviationJanuary 04, 2025
Average home prices in Burj Khalifa at the end of 2024 stood at Dh3,000 per square foot. Ruel Pableo for The National
Burj Khalifa records home sales worth Dh467 million in 2024

The demand for residences in the world’s tallest building remains strong from high net worth individuals, a new report says

PropertyJanuary 04, 2025
Rents in Dubai increased for the 15th consecutive quarter in the third quarter of 2024. Antonie Robertson/The National
Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

System aims to drive transparency and reduce disputes between landlords and tenants

PropertyJanuary 02, 2025
Oman's economy continues to expand on diversification plans. Silvia Razgova / The National
Oman appoints new central bank governor

Ahmed Al Musalmi is currently the chief executive of Sohar International Bank

BankingJanuary 01, 2025
A man sells spices in the Medhat Pasha market in the old part of the capital Damascus. Syrian economy is in turmoil following several years of conflict. AFP
Syria’s new central bank head faces monumental task with economy in turmoil

Reining in inflation and stabilising currency will be immediate priorities for Maysaa Sabrine, analysts say

EconomyJanuary 01, 2025
Rescuers work near the wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that crashed at Muan International Airport, South Korea. Reuters
Recent air crashes unlikely to affect travel demand, say aviation experts

Boeing shares tumble as South Korea orders safety inspections following Jeju Air's fatal crash on Sunday

AviationDecember 30, 2024
Property prices will continue to grow in 2025, according to Ali Sajwani, managing director of Damac Properties. Antonie Robertson / The National
ExclusiveUAE property demand led by Europeans, Damac's Ali Sajwani says

Property prices to continue to increase in 2025 and well into 2026 amid strong demand from buyers

PropertyDecember 17, 2024
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, inaugurates the 500MW Zarafshan wind farm. Present were Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of Masdar, and Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Photo: Masdar
Uzbekistan starts 500-megawatt wind farm developed by Masdar

Abu Dhabi's clean energy company has committed to invest $2 billion in projects in Uzbekistan

ClimateDecember 14, 2024
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