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Sergio Ermotti, group chief executive of UBS, says that the traditional energy sector will continue to play a very big role regionally in the foreseeable future. Antonie Robertson/The National

InterviewUBS not reliant on blue sky scenarios for growth in Middle East, CEO says

Biggest Swiss bank says growth is being driven by economic momentum and continued influx of affluent clients in the region

Risks novice traders face in a volatile trading environment

Property prices will continue to grow in 2025, according to Ali Sajwani, managing director of Damac Properties. Antonie Robertson / The National

ExclusiveUAE property demand led by Europeans, Damac's Ali Sajwani says

Space42 secures $5.1bn contract from UAE government

Emaar buildings in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai. Emaar reported a revenue of Dh23.8 billion in the first nine months of this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Emaar's dividend plan helps to drive Dubai stocks to near-decade high

Gaza war continues to have 'catastrophic' effect on Palestinian economy, World Bank warns

Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $100bn in US projects over next four years

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Emily and George Evans bought a four-bedroom home for Dh2.4 million in 2023 at Noor Townhouses in the Town Square area of Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

My Own Home: Family plan to stay in Dh2.4m Dubai home 'indefinitely'

Sheikh Salem bin Khalid al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, gives the award to Reyyan Seyda Gonen in the classical ornamentation category at Al Burda Awards 2024. Pawan Singh / The National

Al Burda Award announces 2024 winners

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EssayMy struggle to pass the Arabic language on to my children

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior poses with the Best Player trophy during the Best Fifa Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha. AFP

Fifa Awards: Real Madrid's Vinicius wins Best Men's player

The focus is at once on flavour and presentation. Photo: Sexy Fish

Sexy Fish Dubai review: Fine food with an electrifying vibe

Brahim Diaz has become an important part of Real Madrid's attack this season. Getty Images

Real Madrid v Pachuca: Brahim seeks to crown stellar 2024 in Doha

A Palestinian man inspects the damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike on a building in Gaza City's Daraj neighbourhood on December 17, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas militants. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

TrendingGaza ceasefire hopes and drone delivery service in Dubai

Spending the day in the many stretches of desert around the Emirates is both fun and free to do. Gemma White for The National

How I spent a month entertaining my children for free in the UAE

The Arab states had the highest share of global migrants in their labour force. Photo: FatCamera

Arab states draw in more migrant workers amid global surge in demand for labour

Arab nations have highest share of migrants in their labour force, UN agency finds

UAE to offer VAT refund to tourists for online purchases

Business InsightsWhat will happen to Syrian oil after Assad?

Adnoc signs 15-year LNG agreement with Germany’s EnBW

Dubai’s Parkin signs agreement to expand in Saudi Arabia

Bitcoin hits record high of more than $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes

Libya's force majeure at Zawiya Refinery sparks new economic challenges

Podcast: Business Extra

This photo illustration shows US dollar notes (R) next to a stack of Myanmar kyat notes in Yangon on May 30, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

Cash, not credit: the enduring power of paper

Cash is still king, Prof Jay Zagorsky of Boston University tells Future Editor Cody Combs in this episode of Business Extra.

Business Extra: How family values continue to drive the progress of Danube Group

Business Extra: How family values keep driving the progress of Danube Group

Business Extra: How NHC is driving the Saudi real estate success story

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Comment & analysis

Risks novice traders face in a volatile trading environment

'Can my company force me to pay early visa renewal charges?'

What will happen to Syrian oil after Assad?

Can the Middle East and Africa power global digital economies?

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Is it possible to sell cryptocurrency to buy real estate in Dubai?

Jaguar bets all on a doubled-up reinvention to take on BMW and Porsche

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How can Iraq boost job growth?

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Dubai auction venture opens for UK's Collecting Cars

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Wars won't stop global markets from growth in 2025

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Nissan says Carlos Ghosn was 'deified' in toxic corporate culture

UAE's nationwide health insurance scheme to begin on January 1

UAE's nationwide health insurance scheme to begin on January 1

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Syrians face death and injury from millions of mines

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Trump says Turkey is behind the fall of Assad in Syria

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Adnoc headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Adnoc Gas expects to acquire Adnoc’s 60 per cent stake in the Ruwais project at cost, estimated at about $5 billion, in 2028. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Adnoc signs 15-year LNG agreement with Germany’s EnBW

Business InsightsWhat will happen to Syrian oil after Assad?

Libya's force majeure at Zawiya Refinery sparks new economic challenges

Aviation

Syria will be an 'opportunity' for airlines once it stabilises, aviation agency says

Abu Dhabi joins Heathrow 'millionaire club' with record passengers

FAA administrator Mike Whitaker announced he will step down from the agency on January 20, 2025. AP

US aviation administrator to step down as agency deals with Boeing crisis

Money

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Overconfidence may lead traders to take excessive risks, believing they can consistently predict market movements. AFP

Risks novice traders face in a volatile trading environment

They often fall into the trap of allocating too much of their total available capital to short-term trading

'Can my company force me to pay early visa renewal charges?'

Money & Me‘My family’s retirement plan is aboard a boat’

CommentIs it possible to sell cryptocurrency to buy real estate in Dubai?

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