Business from Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

Abu Dhabi saw a significant rise in the resolution of consumer complaints against commercial establishments last year, with 90 per cent of cases being settled amicably, compared to 83.4 per cent in 2023.

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has welcomed 1.6 million guests during February 2025, achieving an average passenger load factor of 89 per cent.

US President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday afternoon on a pledge to double tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada to 50 per cent, just hours after announcing the higher tariffs, in rapid-fire moves that scrambled financial markets.