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Escalating Regional Tensions: Drone Strikes Hit UAE Nuclear Facility and Saudi Arabia Amid Stalled Iran Peace Talks.

May 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM

Tensions in the Gulf have intensified following drone strikes on UAE's Barakah nuclear plant and intercepted attacks in Saudi Arabia, as US President Donald Trump warns Iran that time for a peace deal is running out.

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Escalating Regional Tensions: Drone Strikes Hit UAE Nuclear Facility and Saudi Arabia Amid Stalled Iran Peace Talks

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Pakistan Records Economic Growth Despite Rising Mideast Tensions.

May 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM

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Middle East

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Escalating Tensions: Iran Redefines UAE Status Amid Regional Conflict.

May 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM

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Middle East

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Soaring Fuel Costs Trigger Economic Crisis for Yemeni Households.

May 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM

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Emirates Group Hits Unprecedented Financial Heights Despite Regional Turbulence

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May 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Emirates Group Hits Unprecedented Financial Heights Despite Regional Turbulence.

Emirates Group announced record-breaking financial results for the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite facing operational disruptions in the final month. The group reported a pre-tax profit of AED 24.4 billion.

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Economy

UAE Exit from OPEC Triggers Global Market Uncertainty and Geopolitical Tensions.

May 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM

The UAE's historic departure from OPEC has triggered significant market instability, exacerbated by a reported attack on a Fujairah petroleum site, raising concerns over a new era of energy volatility and price fluctuations.

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UAE Exit from OPEC Triggers Global Market Uncertainty and Geopolitical Tensions

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Middle East

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Tensions Escalate in Persian Gulf as UAE Reports Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes.

May 5, 2026 at 8:55 AM

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Middle East

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UAE Flight Operations Face Disruptions Amid Regional Security Alerts.

May 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM

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Travel

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Emirates Restores Majority of Global Flight Network via Dubai Hub.

May 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM

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May 3, 2026 at 3:51 AM

UAE Fully Reopens Airspace Following Regional Conflict.

The UAE has officially lifted all aviation restrictions imposed during the recent regional conflict involving Iran, signaling a return to normal operational status for major hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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Middle East

Gaza Labor Crisis: Workers Face Extreme Dangers Amid Economic Collapse.

May 1, 2026 at 7:03 AM

As Gaza marks International Workers' Day, the region faces an 80% unemployment rate and 93% poverty levels. Workers like Ibrahim Abu al-Eish are forced into hazardous debris-clearing jobs just to support their families as the conflict cripples the local economy.

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Economy

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Pakistan’s Economy Faces Severe Strain Amid Escalating Fuel Import Costs.

April 30, 2026 at 12:46 PM

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Local News

UAE to Depart from OPEC and OPEC+ Alliance Starting May 2026.

In a major shift for global energy markets, the UAE has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, citing a need for greater production flexibility and alignment with national economic goals.

April 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM

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United States

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US Inflation Outlook Worsens as Middle East Conflict Drives Energy Costs Higher.

April 24, 2026 at 10:33 AM

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UAE Announces Global First: Transitioning Half of Government Operations to Agentic AI by 2026

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April 24, 2026 at 3:57 AM

UAE Announces Global First: Transitioning Half of Government Operations to Agentic AI by 2026.

The UAE has launched an ambitious national initiative to integrate Agentic AI into 50% of its government sectors and operations within two years, aiming to become the first country globally to utilize autonomous AI systems at this scale.

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Economy

Global Inflation Risks Rise as Chinese Export Prices Climb Amid Iran Conflict.

April 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM

Escalating tensions in Iran are driving up oil-linked manufacturing costs in China, forcing exporters to raise prices across various consumer goods and threatening a new wave of global inflation.

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Global Inflation Risks Rise as Chinese Export Prices Climb Amid Iran Conflict

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Economy

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ECB Chief Highlights Economic Risks from Middle East Conflict.

April 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM

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Business

Nuwara Eliya Entrepreneur Expands Agri-Export Operations to Dubai.

Isha Holdings International has launched a new export venture in Dubai, focusing on value-added vegetables, coir products, and Sri Lankan gemstones, aiming to bolster foreign exchange earnings for the local economy.

April 19, 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Economy

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Global Economic Turmoil: Analyzing the Financial Impact of the Iran Conflict.

April 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM

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Egypt's Economic Resilience: Assessing IMF Reforms Amid Debt Concerns

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April 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM

Egypt's Economic Resilience: Assessing IMF Reforms Amid Debt Concerns.

The IMF highlights Egypt's improved economic buffers, yet critics point to mounting debt, structural inequality, and the military's economic influence as lingering risks.

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