– On September 14, the World Trade Organization will host its inaugural World Trade and Tech Day at its headquarters in Geneva. This event aims to unite trade officials, technology policymakers, industry leaders, and various stakeholders. The central theme, “AI
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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters in 2025 for the first time, ranking ninth globally after its goods exports rose to $707 billion, according to the latest World Trade Organization trade statistics. The
YAOUNDE: The World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference ended early Monday without agreement on extending the long-running moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, a lapse that sharpened questions about the body’s ability to update trade rules and advance wider
The European Commission has expressed strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” trade policy, calling it a step in the wrong direction. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to an open and predictable global trading system, emphasizing that such
MENA Newswire News Desk: Global merchandise trade showed signs of recovery in the first half of 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, according to the latest Global Trade Outlook report. The report anticipates moderate growth continuing through the end of
MENA Newswire News Desk: In a bid to strengthen trade ties between Asia and Africa, the Indian Chair of the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme (WTO-WCP) hosted a high-level meeting on October 3, 2024, focusing on the theme “Fostering Resilient