Decline of Political Islam Accelerates as Middle East States Embrace Nationalism The decline of political Islam is increasingly visible across the Middle East as governments and movements recalibrate their public …
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Masakin Dubai REIT wins EMEA Finance Best Middle East IPO 2025
by James Bryantby James BryantMasaken Dubai REIT wins EMEA Finance Best IPO in the Middle East 2025 Masaken Dubai REIT wins EMEA Finance Best IPO in the Middle East 2025 after AED 2.1bn listing …
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Emirates wins three Business Traveller Middle East 2026 awards including Best Airline
by James Bryantby James BryantEmirates wins Business Traveller awards with three top honours at 2026 ceremony Emirates wins Business Traveller awards at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East gala, securing Best Airline, Best First …
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Forbes Middle East Reveals 31 UAE Companies in 2026 Top 100 Family Firms
by James Bryantby James BryantForbes Middle East Names UAE Firms Among Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2026 Forbes lists 31 UAE firms in its Top 100 Arab family businesses 2026; Al-Futtaim, DAMAC and Al …
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Middle East Watch and Jewellery Expo in Sharjah Spurs 60–75% Diamond Discounts
by James Bryantby James BryantMiddle East Watches and Jewellery Exhibition in Sharjah Sparks Fierce Competition with VAT Absorption and Deep Discounts At the Middle East Watches and Jewellery Exhibition in Sharjah, exhibitors absorb VAT, …
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Emirates named Best Airline in the Middle East at APEX 2026 Emirates crowned best airline in the Middle East following APEX awards in Dublin, recognised for seat comfort, hospitality, dining, …
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Oil prices rise about 1% as Middle East tensions tighten supply
by James Bryantby James BryantOil prices climb about 1% as Middle East tensions and U.S. inventory draw lift Brent and WTI Oil prices rise about 1% as Middle East tensions, tight global supply and …
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Middle East Energy celebrates 50 years as AI, data centers boost demand
by James Bryantby James BryantMiddle East Energy 2026 to Mark 50 Years in Dubai, Spotlighting Grids, Storage and AI Middle East Energy 2026 returns to Dubai Sept 1–3 for its 50th edition, hosting 1,900 …
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Allied World opens regional office in DIFC to expand Middle East presence
by James Bryantby James BryantAllied World Opens Regional Office in Dubai’s DIFC to Serve Middle East Market Allied World Dubai office expansion strengthens regional presence and connects specialised insurance and reinsurance services to Middle …
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US Dollar Steadies as Markets Await Middle East Developments
by James Bryantby James BryantDollar exchange rate steadies as markets await Middle East developments Dollar exchange rate steadies at 99.17 as markets pause; euro $1.1634, pound $1.346, yen 159.66, bitcoin near $71,278. Global markets …