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War knocked Dubai’s airport traffic down 31%. Its CEO says its global hub ambitions haven’t changed
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Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
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New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
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Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders
By Inzamam RashidAugust 26, 2026
Trump’s pronouncements are triggering instant trades in the Middle East as UAE investors place bigger bets
Trump’s pronouncements are triggering instant trades in the Middle East as UAE investors place bigger bets
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