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Shweta Jain

Shweta Jain

Assistant Business Editor
Shweta has over 25 years of experience working across print and digital platforms in the UAE and India, covering regional and global business, finance and economic policy. Previously the deputy business editor at Gulf News, she has interviewed business leaders across multiple sectors, including Donald Trump Junior, Virgin Airlines’ founder Sir Richard Branson and Emirates Airlines’ chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, among others. At The National, she helps lead the newsroom’s business coverage, with a focus on engaging reporting and insightful analysis for readers across the Middle East and beyond.
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A dealer at the Hana Bank in Seoul monitors foreign exchanges on February 2. South Korea's benchmark index Kospi fell by more than 5 per cent on the day. AFP
Global stocks mixed as gold and silver pare back losses in volatile trading session

Oil prices plunge more than 4%, while precious metals look to bounce back after steep sell-off

BusinessFebruary 02, 2026
Some market analysts say Bitcoin could move back towards its highs this year, thanks to a weaker US dollar and persistent exchange-traded fund inflows. Bloomberg
Bitcoin falls to lowest level since April 2025 amid liquidity fears

Trump's choice for new Fed chair also weighs on cryptocurrency as it slips below $80,000

MoneyFebruary 01, 2026
XRG stand at Adipec 2025 in Abu Dhabi. XRG is a global investment company with an enterprise value of more than $150 billion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abu Dhabi's XRG raises stake in Rio Grande LNG project in Texas

Investment builds on 11.7% stake taken in project’s first three trains in September last year

EnergyJanuary 26, 2026
Manfred Braunl, chief executive of Porsche Middle East and Africa, says an electric version of its two-door sports car in the 718 segment will be available in the region 'soon'. Antonie Robertson / The National
InterviewPorsche's future will be electric with one foot still on the gas

Transition slower than many in the industry predicted, Manfred Braunl tells The National

TechnologyJanuary 26, 2026
Masdar's stand at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The company's renewables projects span from the Middle East and Central Asia to Europe and the US. Victor Besa / The National
Masdar and EUDC explore 24/7 renewable energy project in Uzbekistan

Project is designed to deliver up to 1 gigawatt of baseload power

EnergyJanuary 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump says 'the killing has stopped' in Iran. Reuters
Oil prices tumble as Trump holds off Iran attack, easing supply concerns

US President has repeatedly threatened Iran’s leadership over the killing of protesters

EnergyJanuary 15, 2026
A passenger checks in for an Etihad Airways flight in Abu Dhabi. The airline aims to carry 37 million passengers and have 200 planes in its fleet by 2030. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Etihad posts 21% rise in 2025 passengers as demand soars

Airline carried 22.4 million passengers, marking its highest annual total yet, says chief executive

AviationJanuary 12, 2026
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has introduced a string of new acts, such as a companies' law and a civil transaction law, to attract more foreign investment. Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors

Access to begin from next month

MarketsJanuary 06, 2026
Abu Dhabi Corniche. In its capacity as the resolution authority, the CMA plays a central role in managing financial crises. Victor Besa / The National
UAE issues laws to strengthen capital markets regulation

Two federal decree laws bolster Capital Markets Authority and align regulation with global standards

MarketsJanuary 02, 2026
Mubadala's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. It has allocated more investments to the private credit market in recent years. Victor Besa / The National
Alpha Dhabi and Mubadala joint venture acquires European lending assets from Apollo

US asset management firm to manage and grow portfolio following transaction

MarketsDecember 09, 2025
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the G20 summit. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
UAE's AI investment to help Africa power its tech ambitions

Experts warn power shortages, limited data-centre capacity and governance gaps may hinder progress

FutureNovember 24, 2025
A Boeing 777-X carries out a demonstration flight during the Dubai Airshow. EPA
Dubai Airshow: Gulf airlines place large orders, but what do they want in return?

Major Middle East companies influence future jet development and secure their supply chains

AviationNovember 23, 2025
The Midnight eVOTL air taxi by Archer Aviation. Photo: Archer Aviation
Electric air taxis set to replace seaplanes at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resorts

US companies Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation sign agreements at Dubai Airshow

AviationNovember 19, 2025
Visitors at the Dubai Airshow at DWC. The $35 billion new airport terminal at DWC is currently under construction and the first phase is expected to be finished by 2032. EPA
Emirates airline to invest $12 billion in DWC airport, Sheikh Ahmed says

Carrier at new terminal to spend money on facilities from catering to hangars

AviationNovember 18, 2025
Sara Al Memari, acting chief executive of Strata Manufacturing, says the company is growing in the aerospace and other industries. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ExclusiveStrata in talks to make global jet-engine parts for first time

CEO says Al Ain-based company is close to signing a deal in Q1 2026

AviationNovember 18, 2025
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