Middle East
Trump heads to the Middle East with oil, trade and nuclear ambitions on the table
US President Donald Trump (R) and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman al-Saud take part in a bilateral meeting at a hotel in Riyadh on May 20, 2017. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump will touch down in the Persian Gulf region – or […]
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Dubai Airports CEO talks about prioritizing speed & tech upgrades
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Dubai International’s DXB has cemented its place as the busiest airport in the world. CEO Paul Griffiths talks about managing that traffic, and his outlook on cargo & passenger volume in light of trade and recession concerns. Source
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The oil-rich Gulf states are better-positioned to weather the tariff storm — but crashing crude prices could spell trouble
U.S. President Donald Trump with Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, at the start of the Group of 20 summit on 28 June 2019. Bernd von Jutrczenka | picture alliance | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The wealthy Arab Gulf states are in a better position than many other regions of […]
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‘Obstacles’ in Egypt’s $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza, install Palestinian Authority control
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi poses for a picture with leaders as Egypt hosts emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments, at Egypt’s New Administrative Capital in Cairo, March 4, 2025. Egyptian Presidency | Via Reuters Arab states led by Egypt have accepted a roadmap to rebuild Gaza as the “comprehensive Arab plan,” countering President […]
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The world’s busiest flight routes in 2024
Hong Kong-Taipei is the busiest international flight route, according to a report released Tuesday by aviation intelligence company OAG. The route — which last held that position in 2019 — again tops the list despite seat capacity remaining 15% below pre-pandemic levels, according to OAG’s report. Seven of the 10 busiest international routes in the […]
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The UAE can guarantee the ‘safety and the security’ of U.S.-made chips, G42 CEO says
The CEO of the United Arab Emirates’ premier AI firm stressed that the Gulf country is a reliable partner to the U.S. when it comes to keeping sensitive technology safe, as Washington reportedly mulls curbs on chip sales to certain countries — particularly those in the Middle East. The UAE has shown it can “guarantee […]
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China cannot represent Taiwan and should work with Taipei on global challenges, Lai says
A Chinese warship navigates on waters near Pengjia Islet in northern Taiwan, in this handout image released May 23, 2024. Taiwan Coast Guard | Via Reuters China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges such as climate change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, striking both a firm and a conciliatory tone. Lai, who took office in May […]
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Why oil prices haven’t skyrocketed on Middle East supply fears — yet
A general view of Isfahan Refinery, one of the largest refineries in Iran and is considered as the first refinery in the country in terms of diversity of petroleum products in Isfahan, Iran on November 08, 2023. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil prices have jumped more than $5 a barrel since the […]
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Satellite imagery shows Iranian oil tankers at country’s major terminal disappearing amid fears of Israeli counterattack
A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal in Iran on March 12, 2017. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Satellite imagery revealed a number of oil tankers vacating the waters around Iran’s key Kharg Island oil loading terminal, amid fears of an Israeli counterattack on Tehran’s energy infrastructure. “The […]
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Oil market faces a rude awakening if Iran’s energy infrastructure is targeted, analysts say
A general view of Isfahan Refinery, one of the largest refineries in Iran and is considered as the first refinery in the country in terms of diversity of petroleum products in Isfahan, Iran on November 08, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil markets are being too complacent given the risk of major supply disruptions in the Middle East, […]
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