Pakistan’s monthly imports of goods reached $5.2 billion in December 2024, the highest figure in two years and an increase of $800 million compared to November 2024’s $4.4 billion. This recovery comes after a decline to $4.5 billion in December 2023, reflecting renewed momentum in trade flows and regional partnerships. Imports from Iran saw a … Read more
Dubai’s main stock index reached its highest level in more than a decade on Wednesday, rising 0.1% to close at 5,084 points, its highest level in 10 years and three months. Other Gulf markets were weak as investors expected smaller interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. Emirates NBD Bank shares gained … Read more
Spike Lee talked about his upcoming film “Highest 2 Lowest” — which will see the director reuniting with lead actor Denzel Washington — during an onstage talk Tuesday at the Red Sea Film Festival, where he is chairing the competition’s jury. The film was inspired by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller “High and … Read more