United Arab Emirates
Oil, dollars, and debt: How safe is the Middle East from the global trade war?
The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nikada | E+ | Getty Images The global trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump shows no sign of abating, with tit-for-tat tariffs hammering major economies, tanking stock markets and dimming growth prospects. The economies concerned – North America, the European Union, and China – […]
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Binance secures ‘largest investment ever’ in crypto as Abu Dhabi’s MGX pledges $2 billion
The Binance logo is displayed on a screen in San Anselmo, California, June 6, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Emirati state-owned investment firm MGX announced a $2 billion investment into Binance, in what marks the cryptocurrency exchange’s first institutional investment and the “single largest investment” ever paird in crypto. In a joint press release, the firms […]
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‘We felt at home’: Israeli weapons firms out in force at Abu Dhabi defense expo
Attendees at IDEX in Abu Dhabi visit the Israel pavilion during the Middle East’s largest defense expo on Feb. 18, 2025 Natasha Turak | CNBC ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – A record 34 Israeli companies exhibited at IDEX this week, the Middle East’s largest defense expo hosted biennially by Abu Dhabi. After fifteen months […]
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Elon Musk calls for the U.S. government to delete entire agencies: ‘Remove the roots of the weed’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk delivers remarks as he joins U.S. President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. government needs to “delete entire agencies” in a […]
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Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an ‘economic heart attack’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio issued a fresh warning about the U.S. economy, warning of dire consequences if the Trump administration does not cut the country’s debt. “It’s like if I was a doctor and I was speaking with you about your condition, I would say to you, this is […]
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European markets expected to maintain positive momentum
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Wednesday, continuing positive sentiment seen in global markets since the start of the week. The U.K.’s FTSE index is expected to open 7 points higher at 8,557, Germany’s DAX up 98 points at 21,140, France’s CAC 40 up 13 points at 7,786 and Italy’s FTSE MIB up […]
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New Zealand won’t ‘get rich’ by focusing trade in the South Pacific alone, PM says
Cattle photographed in New Zealand. Agriculture plays a major role in New Zealand’s economy, especially when it comes to exports. David Clapp | Stone | Getty Images New Zealand’s prime minister told CNBC the country has to look beyond its own backyard for trade opportunities, as the South Pacific island nation signs an economic partnership with […]
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‘The sky is the limit’ on Damac investment in the U.S., Dubai property giant’s chief says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The sky’s the limit when it comes to Dubai property giant Damac’s investment in the United States, the company’s chairman told CNBC on Thursday. Two days prior, President-elect Donald Trump announced a $20 billion foreign investment by the Emirati company to build new data centers across the U.S. — adding that its […]
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UK visitors from dozens of countries will have to pay a new entry fee starting this week
Pedestrians shelter from the rain under umbrellas as they pass the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock’s bell, Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in London on Feb. 22, 2024. Henry Nicholls | AFP | Getty Images If you’re traveling to the U.K. as […]
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‘Do the upright thing.’ A petition to ban reclining on airplanes has garnered 186,000 signatures
Spilled drinks, crunched laptop screens and crushed knees. A new video shows the reasons why reclining your seat on airplanes morphed from an acceptable practice into a top irritant for many air passengers. The video is part of an ad campaign launched in late November by the furniture company La-Z-Boy, which includes a petition […]
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