UAE Non-Oil Business Activity Surges to Nine-Month High in December

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 The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector recorded its fastest expansion in nine months in December 2024, buoyed by strong domestic demand and increased business activity, according to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report. PMI Highlights Robust Growth The seasonally adjusted UAE PMI climbed to 55.4 in December from 54.2 in November, signaling robust growth well above the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. This marked the third consecutive monthly increase, underscoring sustained recovery in the non-oil sector. Key drivers of growth included a notable rise in new business activity. The new orders subindex rose sharply to 59.3 in December from 58.0 in the previous month, reflecting strong domestic demand. Challenges Amid the Growth While domestic demand flourished, export growth slowed, with the export orders subindex dropping to a seven-month low. Additionally, businesses faced mounting backlogs due to capacity constraints,...

Uncovering the Mysteries of Mars: New High-Resolution Map Reveals Stunning Geological Features

 

Mars:

The recent release of a new high-resolution map of Mars has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, offering an unprecedented look at the Red Planet's geological features. Created by a team of scientists led by New York University Abu Dhabi and the UAE Center for Space Science, the map was made possible by data collected by the Emirates Mars Mission, also known as Hope.

One of the most exciting aspects of this new map is the potential it holds for answering some of the biggest questions about Mars. For years, scientists have been trying to understand how the planet went from being a watery world to a barren wasteland. With the help of this new map, they may finally be able to piece together the planet's geological history and find answers to this long-standing mystery.

The map's creation is also a testament to the power of international collaboration in science. Researchers from around the world worked together to analyze the data and create the final product, highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge and resources across borders.

As we continue to explore the universe and learn more about the planets that make up our solar system, maps like this one will be essential tools for scientists. They offer a window into the geological history of these worlds, allowing us to learn more about how they formed, evolved, and ultimately shaped the universe we know today.

The release of this new map is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting era of Mars exploration. With new technologies and scientific advances on the horizon, there's no telling what other mysteries we'll uncover in the years to come. But one thing's for sure: with international collaboration and cutting-edge research, the future of space exploration looks brighter than ever.


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