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The Nvidia DGX Spark supercomputer motherboard. Countries joining Pax Silica are expected to gain access advanced US technologies. Bloomberg

What is Pax Silica, the tech circle formed by the US that includes the UAE?

Gulf states would benefit from access to wider supply chains and America's cutting edge technology

No clarity on details of Trump's Iran tariff plan, UAE minister says

UAE signs trade deals with Philippines and Nigeria

DP World watching Venezuela for investment opportunities, chief says

Jerome Powell says he is under US criminal investigation

US jobs report lifts Wall Street and UK to a solid start in 2026

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Gold has climbed nearly 71 per cent this year, while silver has leapt 145 per cent. Reuters

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