Trump says China Deal is ‘close’ ahead of fresh round of talks

Washington President Donald Trump said Friday that a trade deal with China is close as he prepared to send his negotiators to Beijing for a fresh round of talks next week, but US officials downplayed the prospect of a swift conclusion. Trump has said that he wants an agreement that could be enforced, not a […]

Saudis to seek $20b investments for planned tourism landmark

RIYADH Saudi Arabia is targeting up to $20 billion of investments through 2035 for a planned landmark tourism destination and will hold a global investor roadshow before the end of the year, the head of the project told Reuters. Al Ula, the site of an ancient civilisation in a remote northwestern corner of the country, […]

Abu Dhabi consumer prices fall for second month in row

Dubai: Consumer prices in Abu Dhabi declined by 0.8 per cent in February 2019 compared to February 2018, marking the second consecutive month of a drop in prices in the emirate. The decrease last month was driven by a decline in transport costs, according to the latest figures from Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (Scad), and […]