Things are looking good for Alphabet and Amazon.
Both companies have reported a near 20% rise in revenues for the latest quarter of this year.
Google-parent Alphabet said more advertisers are willing to spend money on its YouTube and search services.
However online retail giant Amazon stated that its profits are lower than what they expected.
They say they’re trying to speed up delivery times in a bid to win over more customers.
US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves
The US and Venezuela have agreed terms on a huge oil deal that could see Washington take control of more than 65 billion barrels Venezuela's oil reserves.
UAE grants Elon Musk's Starlink licence to provide satellite internet services
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Elon Musk's Starlink company a 10-year licence to provide internet services in the UAE.
UAE real estate sector records strong H1 growth
The UAE's real estate sector has maintained a strong performance during the first half of 2026, with data announced by authorities showing high levels of activity across several Emirates.
UAE-Lebanon Business Forum drives new wave of partnerships
The UAE and Lebanon are strengthening economic ties, with a new business council and four agreements signed to boost trade, investment and private-sector cooperation.
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over social media addiction
Meta Platforms will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children.
The Central Bank of the UAE has issued an examination on Banque Misr branches in the country after US authorities reported a primary money laundering concern.
A high-level meeting was held at Dubai's Al Marmoom to review several national and citizens’ affairs on Saturday.
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with China over the victims of floods and landslides near Tibet, close to its border with Nepal, which resulted in several deaths and missing people, as well as significant damage.
