Qatari citizens can visit the US for 90 days without needing a visa
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Etihad Airways secures naming rights for New York’s first ever football stadium
New York City FC announces Etihad Park 20-year stadium naming deal
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the US for bribery and fraud
Seven associates, including nephew Sagar, named in bribing Indian officials over $250 million and trying to raise funds in the US on false statements
JPMorgan Private Bank sees US rates to plunge to 3.5% by 2026 in growth push
The bank identified capital investment as a key megatrend for 2025, driven by artificial intelligence, power infrastructure, and security needs
India overtakes China as top sender of international students to the US in 15 years
India remained the largest source of international graduate (master’s and PhD level) students in the US for the second year
Elon Musk has more responsibility ‘than anyone on earth,’ ‘not driven by hidden agenda,’ father says
Errol Musk gave a colourful overview of his billionaire son’s role in US President Trump’s second term in the White House
‘World will be a safer place’ with Trump and Musk in charge, claims Elon’s father
Errol Musk believes his son will have a pivotal role in ensuring global peace an stability
Musk working for Trump government is a demotion, says Elon’s father
Errol Musk says despite it being a “fantastic” opportunity he sees the role as a demotion, that could take a toll on him
Dubai Police arrest wanted man for alleged match-fixing charges
Dubai Police apprehended Brazilian man wanted by Interpol for fraud and match-fixing
Abu Dhabi unveils fast-track US customs clearance facility at Zayed International Airport
Passengers flying from Abu Dhabi to the US can clear customs procedures at Zayed International Airport
US Fed Chair Powell says no need to hurry rate cuts with economy strong
Powell’s remarks prompted traders to pare back expectations for a December rate cut
US startup TeaLeaf secures $6mn in funding with backing from UAE’s FasterCapital
The startup provides a platform that would allow businesses to buy and sell tea
Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead New Department of Government Efficiency
Musk and Ramaswamy will work closely with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget
Visa launches flexible payment feature in US, UAE to meet growing demand
For the UAE rollout, Visa has partnered with Liv Bank
BRAVE CF teams up with Swerve TV to stream MMA matches live across the US
As part of the partnership, both past and future events from BRAVE CF will be accessible to millions of fans across the US and Canada for free
UAE announces major investment and transport strategies; Visa-free travel to Qatar, Golden Visas in Bahrain, Dubai targets $272bn real estate market – 10 things you missed this week
UAE strategies for transport, investment and real estate, Qatar tourism, Bahrain Golden Visas and more of the biggest stories this week
Donald Trump wins US Presidential Elections 2024
Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States of America (USA), with a projected 312 electoral votes