Middle East’s exemption from Trump tariffs demonstrates how strategic economic relationships create diplomatic leverage as global trade faces disruption
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Navigating corporate geopolitics in a world between orders
The global economy continues to navigate a complex landscape marked by shifting geoeconomic power, a multiplication of localised proxy conflicts, disrupted supply chains, and heightened technological polarisation
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Analysis: Early days of Trump 2.0 signal major Middle East policy shift to transactional diplomacy
Experts weigh prospects for Trump’s deal-making approach as allies grapple with controversial Gaza plans and Iran stance
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Analysis: How Trump Secretary of State pick Marco Rubio will shake up Middle East relations
Rubio faces a complex set of immediate challenges, including implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal, managing escalating tensions with Iran, and attempting to revive the Abraham Accords, experts say
Abrahamic Business Circle
Why opening Qatar’s borders is good for business
Raphael Nagel, founder of the Abrahamic Business Circle, looks at the economic benefits of the AlUla Accord
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Gulf states expect to resume trade, air links with Qatar in days
UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash says agreement includes date for resumption of relations
CBRE
Is the UAE’s real estate market set to benefit from the return of Qatari investors?
Industry experts also say the UAE’s retail and tourism sectors are likely to see boost from Gulf-Qatar agreement
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Why the UAE, Qatar can expect to see ‘flood of investment’ after reconciliation
Historic agreement could have particular benefit for the UAE’s construction industry, says expert
Anwar Gargash
UAE Minister of State ‘very optimistic’ for Gulf as Qatar rift ends
Anwar Gargash hails ‘good agreement’ and says implementation process should be ‘quite quick’
Abu Dhabi Crown prince
In pictures: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to the UAE
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Arrest
Iran frees Lebanese man convicted of spying for US
Nizar Zakka is the head of The Arab ICT Organisation, a non-profit that advocates the growth and development of information and communications technology in the Middle East
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UN Security Council adopts Kuwaiti resolution on missing persons in conflict
Conflicts spur alarming increase in missing persons: Red Cross
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UAE, Saudi Arabia call for Sudan talks to resume
The UAE has called for resumed talks after a deadly crackdown on protesters in Sudan
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Spain cancels sale of 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia
Spain’s new Socialist government to return $10.6m already paid by the Saudis for bombs under a deal signed by previous administration
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UAE to build oil pipeline between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Pipeline deal reportedly agreed after the UAE has acted as a key mediator in the diplomatic thaw between Ethiopia and Eritrea
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Philippines lifts Kuwait migrant worker ban
Kuwait and Philippines ink a deal to regulate and protect the hundreds of thousands of Filipino workers
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Pence postpones Middle East Trip ahead of Senate tax vote
The US Vice President will stay in Washington in case he is needed to cast a tie-breaker in senate’s tax reform vote