TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices prompting a more defensive tone across the Tokyo market. The Nikkei 225 closed down 0.73% at 55,895.32, while the broader Topix lost 0.9% to 3,741.47. The retreat ended a four-session advance and came…
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ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Abu Dhabi on April 9, with the two sides focusing on the state of UAE-EU strategic relations and a fast-moving regional agenda. The meeting brought together one of the Gulf’s most active diplomatic actors and the EU’s top diplomat at a time of heightened attention…
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Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further within its technology stack, aiming to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences across its platform. The investment is part of JP Morgan’s strategic push into…