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Visitors at Idex 2023. The latest in military technology for land, air and sea is on display in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Idex 2025: Abu Dhabi prepares to host Middle East's biggest defence expo

More than 150,000 visitors are expected to attend the event, which runs from February 17 to 21

Emerging economies face 'triple threat' with high debt, says IMF chief

Countries that have their currencies pegged to the dollar, such as those in the Gulf, will feel minimal effect, analysts say. AFP

How a stronger US dollar will affect Middle East start-up funding

Business InsightsWhy the EU is falling behind economically and geopolitically

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 drives 34% net increase in international visitor spend, Visa data shows

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix drives up international visitor spend, Visa data shows

US tariffs to hit growth in China and Europe, Goldman Sachs says

ExclusiveDeyaar plans to launch $2bn worth of projects in 2025 amid strong demand

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Christina Aguilera performed to a sold-out crowd at Saadiyat Nights. Victor Besa / The National

Review: Aguilera revisits 26 years of hits with her unmistakable vocals

Tadej Pogacar will lead the charge for UAE Team Emirates in the UAE Tour. LaPresse.

UAE Tour: Riders, teams, routes, road closures and all you need to know

Countries that have their currencies pegged to the dollar, such as those in the Gulf, will feel minimal effect, analysts say. AFP

How a stronger US dollar will affect Middle East start-up funding

Tahreem Fatima Hashmi with daughters Noor, left, and Iman, who live in a one-bedroom apartment in Ganda Tower, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

My Sharjah Rent: Artist transforms Dh42,500 flat into family home

Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Newcastle. Reuters

Marmoush promises more goals after hat-trick in City's thrashing of Newcastle

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajjy in Paris at a conference in support of Syria on February 13, 2025. Sunniva Rose / The National

ExclusiveLebanon wants ‘full withdrawal’ of Israeli forces, says Foreign Minister

Royal Palace of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, one 10 new destinations Etihad Airways is flying to this year. Unsplash /
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The UAE flight routes launching in 2025

Margaux Sauve from Ghostly Kisses perfroming at the 2025 Balad Beast festival in Jeddah. Photo: MDL Beast

How indie band Ghostly Kisses became a Middle East sensation

US President Donald Trump's bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war could ease crude supply concerns. EPA

Oil prices settle lower on Ukraine peace deal hopes and delay in US tariffs

US officials are expected to finish a report on the potential of levying retaliatory duties on trading partners by April, easing concerns of an immediate trade war

AD Ports Q4 profit surges five-fold as acquisitions boost revenue

US wants to slash Iran oil exports by more than 90%

UAE starts mapping air corridors for air taxis and cargo drones

Emerging economies to meet in Saudi Arabia as US tariffs fuel trade uncertainty

Emaar Properties records highest sales ever in 2024 amid UAE boom

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US

Podcast: Business Extra

Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is interviewed by Mina Al-Oraibi the editor-in-chief of The National. Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

IFC’s Diop on AI, investments and emerging markets

Managing director shares insights on key opportunities and challenges in global finance and technology at the World Governments Summit

Shou Zi Chew, chief executive of TikTok and Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, arrive to testify before the US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC. AFP

Social media shifts in the US and what they mean for the region

Trump-Damac dealing: What’s behind it and what’s next?

Cash, not credit: the enduring power of paper

Comment & analysis

Why the EU is falling behind economically and geopolitically

UAE corporate tax: How to keep up with changing timelines

How AI can help GCC asset managers tap the region’s growing wealth

‘Can a woman sponsor her husband in Saudi Arabia?’

Who is bearing the weight of US energy domination?

DeepSeek’s breakthrough will fuel sovereign AI race

Why short-term bonds are an attractive investment option

Vijay Valecha

Trump Terror has many tariff-ied - but Europe will lead global stock rally

Argentina's Vaca Muerta is fuelling the country's shale oil boom dream

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JD Vance on free speech: ‘Shutting people down destroys democracy'

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'We should not entertain unrealistic proposals,' Egyptian MP says of Trump's Gaza plan

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The US is aiming to reduce Iran's oil exports by 90 per cent, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. Reuters

US wants to slash Iran oil exports by more than 90%

Oil prices fall as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes grow

Shipping operators return to Red Sea after Houthi ceasefire but risks remain

Aviation

UAE starts mapping air corridors for air taxis and cargo drones

Heathrow Airport expansion ‘will boost British steel’

Visitors at Idex 2023. The latest in military technology for land, air and sea is on display in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Idex 2025: Abu Dhabi prepares to host Middle East's biggest defence expo

Money

Tadiwa Tendayi, founder of Satiate Luxe, says spending on fragrances, travelling and eating in fine dining restaurants are important luxuries for her. Victor Besa / The National

‘I wish I’d started investing more when I was younger’

Entrepreneur and private chef Tadiwa Tendayi is growing her wealth by investing in tech start-ups

More benefits for remote employees under ADGM’s new law

UAE Property: ‘Can my new landlord use an old eviction notice?’

Mubadala-backed Tabby hits $3.3bn valuation as it prepares for an IPO

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