US Central Command vows continued operations in the Strait of Hormuz as 20+ vessels transit safely via Omani route US Central Command pledges ongoing operations in the Strait of Hormuz …
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UAE Central Bank holds overnight base rate at 3.65% after Fed decision
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank base rate held at 3.65% after Federal Reserve pause UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% for the overnight deposit facility; borrowing rate remains 50 basis …
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Hebron School Expansion Approved by Israel in Old City; Palestinians Protest Israel approves expansion of a Jewish school in central Hebron, prompting Palestinian objections and renewed debate over the 1997 …
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Three-year-old killed in Gaza as father wounded near Deir el-Balah Three-year-old killed in Gaza: Family says Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was shot on June 14 in Deir el-Balah while his father …
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Ethra Emiratization Program Graduates 1,200 Emiratis as Central Bank Announces Strategic Partnerships
by James Bryantby James BryantEithra Emiratisation program graduates 1,200 as Central Bank expands national talent pipeline Eithra Emiratisation program celebrated the graduation of 1,200 Emirati trainees, reinforcing efforts to build national capacity in the …
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UAE Central Bank’s Ethraa Program Graduates 1,200 Emiratis in Abu Dhabi
by James Bryantby James BryantCentral Bank and Emirates Financial Institute Graduate 1,200 from Ethra Program to Accelerate Emiratisation Under Sheikh Mansour’s patronage, the UAE Central Bank and Emirates Financial Institute graduated 1,200 from the …
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Central Israel shooting near Kochav Yair leaves one dead and five wounded Gunman opens fire in central Israel near Kochav Yair, killing one and injuring five; police say suspect was …
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UAE banking assets rise to AED 5.57 trillion in April central bank reports
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE banking sector assets rise to AED 5.57 trillion in April 2026 UAE banking sector assets rose to AED 5.57 trillion at end‑April 2026 as credit and resident deposits increased, …
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Central banks increase gold buying signaling shift in global reserves
by James Bryantby James BryantCentral bank gold purchases signal strategic global shift in reserves Central bank gold purchases rose as countries added 863 tonnes in 2025 and 244 tonnes in Q1 2026, underscoring a …
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Gold price rises to $4,522 an ounce as central banks boost holdings
by James Bryantby James BryantGold price rises to $4,522.22 per ounce as investors weigh inflation and dollar weakness Gold price rose to $4,522.22 per ounce in US trade, rising 0.57% in 24 hours; inflation, …