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ENERGY: THE $200 QUESTION

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ENERGY: THE $200 QUESTION

The Hormuz crisis entered a more dangerous phase this week. Iran's military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari issued a stark warning: "Get ready for oil to be $200 a barrel..."

War Changes Everything

War Changes Everything

The US-Israel strikes on Iran launched on 28th February are the week's defining event. Iran's supreme leader was killed, retaliatory attacks hit GCC ports and airports and the Strait of Hormuz.

Dubizzle Postpones IPO Plans…

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Dubizzle Postpones IPO Plans…

Dubizzle Group Holdings, the leading digital classifieds marketplace in the MENA region, has announced it will postpone IPO plans to assess “optimal timing”. The listing was planned for November 6 on the Dubai Financial Market.

Dubai Tops Global FDI Rankings with $11bn Inflows…

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Dubai Tops Global FDI Rankings with $11bn Inflows…

Dubai has underlined its global leadership in foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking number one worldwide for Greenfield projects for the eighth consecutive reporting period since H2 2021, according to data from the Financial Times Ltd’s FDI Markets database.

Dubai Economy Grows 4% to $32.6bn in Q1 2025 as Health, Property and Finance Surge…

Dubai Economy Grows 4% to $32.6bn in Q1 2025 as Health, Property and Finance Surge…

Dubai’s economy expanded to AED119.7bn ($32.6bn) in the first quarter of 2025, up 4% compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the emirate’s economic resilience and sectoral diversity.

UAE Sees $34 Billion Crypto Surge...

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UAE Sees $34 Billion Crypto Surge...

Middle East becomes digital asset hub; experts forecast market. The UAE saw crypto inflows of $34bn last year amid rising investment demand, says blockchain specialist Mining Grid.

New Disney Theme Park announced in Abu Dhabi...

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New Disney Theme Park announced in Abu Dhabi...

Announcement of the Disney Theme Park Resort project on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, following a strategic partnership agreement between The Walt Disney Company and Miral.

Equity Markets Cheered Trump’s Re-election as President...

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Equity Markets Cheered Trump’s Re-election as President...

The S&P500 crossing 6,000 points to a new record.

13 Reasons to Set Up a Business in the UAE…

13 Reasons to Set Up a Business in the UAE…

The UAE has become a top global destination for businesses focusing on innovation, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.

BRICS UAE, Saudi Expansion Marks Biggest Challenge to the US Dollar in the 21st Century…

BRICS UAE, Saudi Expansion Marks Biggest Challenge to the US Dollar in the 21st Century…

UAE News: Dubai PMI rose to a 16-month high of 57.7 in December (Novemver: 56.8), supported by the wholesale & retail sector’s strong “upturn in sales” alongside the travel & tourism sector’s “rapid” growth. New order growth was the second-fastest recorded since June 2019 and job

UAE ‘Silver Visa’: 5-year Trade Licence and Visa Package…

UAE ‘Silver Visa’: 5-year Trade Licence and Visa Package…

Dubbed a “silver visa” the start-up offer is available at a fraction of the price of golden visas, which can require significant financial investments.