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GLobal goods trade barometer results q2 2023 Getty images

Global goods trade rises, backed by strong auto demand: WTO

Global import demand remained weak during Q2 2023, weighed down by sluggish economic growth in leading economies including the European Union and China

Microsoft networking issues take down Outlook and Teams

Customers reported difficulties across multiple regions in accessing Microsoft 365 services, including email and videoconferencing tools

Oil prices

Oil edges higher after two-day slump as demand outlook sours

A surge in Covid-19 cases in China has clouded the near-term demand outlook

Ben Crompton is the managing partner of Crompton Partners

The outlook for Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector in 2023

Abu Dhabi can expect to see modest single-digit growth in property valuations and rents across most sectors