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How Yasam Ayavefe turns hotel leadership into a scalable guest strategy

Yasam Ayavefe highlights a leadership model in Dubai that blends longer stays, smart venue mix, and consistent guest comfort.

19 Mar 2026-16:46
Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as crypto market weakens

The price of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, fell by more than 5% on Thursday, briefly slipping below the $70,000 mark amid broader market weakness.

19 Mar 2026-16:41
Europe gas prices could jump over 30% this year: Report

European gas prices could surge by more than 30% this winter as the Israeli-US war on Iran threatens global energy supplies, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

19 Mar 2026-16:32
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures dip as oil surge fuels inflation fears

US stock futures edged lower on Thursday as surging oil prices, driven by escalating attacks on key Middle East energy infrastructure, intensified inflation concerns on Wall Street.

19 Mar 2026-15:52
Shell says attack on Ras Laffan damaged Pearl GTL facility

19 Mar 2026-14:12
Cathay Pacific suspends Dubai flights until April end

19 Mar 2026-11:59
Musk says Tesla, SpaceX AI to ramp up Nvidia chip orders

Billionaire Elon Musk said late Wednesday that his companies, SpaceX AI and Tesla, plan to continue purchasing Nvidia chips at scale as they expand their artificial intelligence capabilities.

19 Mar 2026-10:08
Gold rebounds as dip-buyers step in after slide

Gold prices edged higher after a sharp decline, as bargain hunters moved in following a six-day losing streak that saw the metal drop nearly 4% on Wednesday.

19 Mar 2026-09:57
Xiaomi shares surge on AI push, SU7 EV update

Xiaomi Corp. shares surged on Thursday after the company unveiled new artificial intelligence models and prepared to launch an updated version of its SU7 electric vehicle.

19 Mar 2026-09:50
Apple outperforms China market with strong early 2026 sales

Apple recorded a 23% increase in smartphone sales in China during the first nine weeks of 2026, outperforming a broader market downturn as rising memory chip costs pushed some Android manufacturers to raise prices.

19 Mar 2026-09:42