UAE bank lending hits AED 25.2bn in April 2026 as sector assets reach AED 5.57 trillion UAE bank lending surged to AED 25.2 billion in April 2026, driving total banking …
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Dubai gold demand surges during Eid Al Adha as discounts drive jewellery sales
by James Bryantby James BryantGold demand rises in UAE as Eid Al‑Adha gifts and heavy discounts boost jewellery sales Gold demand in the UAE rose during Eid Al‑Adha as extended holidays, lower prices and …
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Colombian personal security academy draws recruits as private guard sector balloons Colombian personal security academy trains thousands as private guard numbers surge — fueling overseas demand, high costs and debate …
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UAE tourism surges past 30 million Rotana urges wellness resort expansion
by James Bryantby James BryantRotana: UAE tourism posts record growth as summer occupancy hits 80% and demand for medical‑wellness resorts rises Rotana’s chairman says UAE tourism reached new highs, with hotel occupancy climbing and …
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Diaspora investment in Zimbabwe rises as social media creators reshape return and buying decisions Diaspora investment in Zimbabwe is rising as young social media creators influence property and farming purchases, …
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US inflation rises as consumer prices climb 0.6% in April amid energy surge US inflation rises as consumer prices climbed 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-on-year, fuelled by a sharp …
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Reform UK surge reshapes England’s council map as Labour endures heavy local defeats Reform UK surge delivers more than 1,300 councillors across England, while Labour loses roughly 1,400 local seats …
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Dubai Financial Market surges 2.95% as Emaar and banks lift market cap
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Financial Market surges 2.95% as six stocks drive AED 1.06bn in liquidity Dubai Financial Market surged 2.95% to close at 5,898.42 on May 6, 2026, lifting market capitalisation to …
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GCC market confirms resilience as Dubai luxury real estate demand surges
by James Bryantby James BryantGCC projects market stays resilient as UAE luxury retail and hospitality boom accelerates 3D Consulting: GCC projects market remains resilient as UAE luxury retail and hospitality surge amid cost inflation, …
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Electric vehicle demand surges as Middle East tensions push buyers from petrol to EVs Global rise in electric vehicle demand intensifies as conflict-driven fuel price spikes tighten used-car inventories and …