UAE launches Gioan national payments system to cut fees and boost digital finance UAE launches Gioan national payments system on July 20, 2026, to reduce payment fees, bolster digital finance, …
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U.S. Proposes Charging Strait of Hormuz Tolls, Sparking Regional and Legal Questions Trump says US will seek payments for guarding the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting top aides and intensifying concerns …
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US naval blockade on Iran announced by Trump prompts IMO to demand details IMO seeks details after Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade on Iran and a 20% levy …
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Politics
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi rejects Hormuz transit fees, says Gulf attacks traced to Iraq
GCC Secretary-General Rejects Strait of Hormuz Toll, Denies $300bn Iran Reconstruction Claim GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi rejected any proposal for a Strait of Hormuz toll and denied knowledge of a …
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Iran-U.S. deal lauded by Tehran as strategic victory despite military and economic losses Iran-U.S. deal praised by Iranian leaders as a sign of resilience, even as Tehran counts dead officials, …
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Business
Excess baggage fees surge at airports as airlines charge steep last-minute rates
by James Bryantby James BryantExcess baggage fees sting UAE travellers as last‑minute purchases cost up to 25% of ticket price UAE travellers warn of steep excess baggage fees at airports; buying extra weight last …
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Pentagon, SpaceX Clash Over Starlink Pricing as Drones Increase Battlefield Reliance Pentagon and SpaceX dispute Starlink pricing for military use as loitering munitions raise costs, spotlighting competition, security and communications. …
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Rubio Presses UN to Block Iran Mine-Laying and Tolling in Strait of Hormuz US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged United Nations action to stop Iran from laying sea mines …
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China seeks fee-free Strait of Hormuz, U.S. trade official says China seeks a fee-free, open Strait of Hormuz, U.S. trade rep tells Bloomberg; Washington expects Beijing to curb material support …
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Business
UAE Gold Shops Announce Fee-Free Local Bullion and Reduced Import Bar Fees
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE gold bars: retailers roll out fee-free local bars and discounts on imported bullion UAE retailers are offering fee-free local gold bars and reduced charges on imported bullion, prompting a …