With support from Sheikha Fatima, UAE to restore Umayyad Mosque in Damascus
Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans’ initiative raises AED3.3bn during Ramadan; launches AED1 bn ‘Mother of the Nation City’ project
UAE sends 30 tonnes of food aid to support drought-affected communities in Kenya
UAE provides urgent relief to support flood-affected communities in Mozambique
US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates UnchangedWashington, 28 Jan 2026 (ONA) – The US Federal Reserve has left its key interest rate unchanged at its first policy meeting of 2026, citing continued uncertainty over the economic outlook. The central bank said it had maintained the benchmark overnight lending rate within a range of 3.50% to 3.75%. In a statement, the Fed noted that the unemployment rate has shown signs of stabilizing, while job gains remain modest. The decision to hold rates was approved by 10 committee members, with two dissenting, who argued in favor of a 25-basis-point cut.—Ends/AG
