China set to post slowest growth in 28 years

Beijing: China is expected to report on Monday that economic growth cooled to its slowest in 28 years in 2018 amid weakening domestic demand and bruising US tariffs, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more support measures to avert a sharper slowdown. Growing signs of weakness in China — which has generated nearly a […]

Why Jeff Bezos’ divorce should worry Amazon investors

Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, may be the first billionaire couple with a huge stake in an enormous technology company to announce their divorce. They won’t be the last. The surprise announcement that the Bezoses would divorce after 25 years of marriage instantly raised questions about the future of their 16 per cent, roughly […]

Aqua Bridge aims to transform fish farming in UAE

Being a nation that prides on its coastal heritage, fishing is a deeply embedded tradition in the UAE’s culture. However, increased demand for fish as a rich source of protein over the years has resulted in significant depletion of fish stocks. Recognising the growing market demand for sustainable aquaculture-produced fish, Dubai-based start-up Aqua Bridge was […]

Siemens-Alstom rail merger is poised to be barred by EU

Brussels. The European Commission is expected to block a plan by Siemens AG and Alstom SA to merge their rail units, over concerns that the deal between two rivals would stifle competition in the region’s train-equipment market, according to people familiar with the matter. Proposed concessions aimed at allaying EU objections — plus a last-minute […]