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By Melissa HancockSeptember 2, 2026
War knocked Dubai’s airport traffic down 31%. Its CEO says its global hub ambitions haven’t changed
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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By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders
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
By Inzamam RashidAugust 25, 2026
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