Business from Friday, October 30th, 2026

The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially come into force, opening up new opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has reported a total traded value of AED162 billion so far in 2026, up by 22 per cent.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said a security breach had resulted in an estimated $6.3 billion impact that analysts said could amount to the biggest crypto heist ever and might make investors rethink the risks of owning digital assets.