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Bill Huffman, chief executive of Nuveen, says the company is looking to expand its regional footprint. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Company's regional portfolio of assets could grow tenfold to $30bn in the next five years, chief executive tells The National

Saudi Arabia warned Germany over Magdeburg attack suspect

Fury tips scales at four stones heavier than Usyk at weigh-in

Two Emiratis killed and three injured in Saudi car crash

Fury and Usyk stare each other down for 11 minutes in intense face-off

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Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister discuss Syria and Gaza

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The New York Stock Exchange. With high macroeconomic and financial market volatility, investors should focus on capital markets where the playing field is familiar. AFP

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the announcement of Trump's Middle East peace plan in the White House in Washington, on January 28, 2020. AFP

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Weapons collected as part of the continuing Syrian disarmament process, in Hama. Lizzie Porter / The National

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Malika director Maram Taibah, left, and producer Farah Jouni at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Getty Images

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The Abu Dhabi Global Market headquarters is seen on Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National

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Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo / Yuki Iwamura)

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The moment Houthi rebels swooped down on the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea. Getty Images

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Iraq midfielder Ibrahim Bayesh, left, after scoring during the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup final against Oman at the Basra International Stadium on January 19, 2023. AFP

Arabian Gulf Cup 2025: Fixtures, how to watch and all you need to know

The New York Stock Exchange. With high macroeconomic and financial market volatility, investors should focus on capital markets where the playing field is familiar. AFP

Four trends set to drive markets in 2025

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the announcement of Trump's Middle East peace plan in the White House in Washington, on January 28, 2020. AFP

Israel and Turkey are betting on Trump's Pax Americana

Weapons collected as part of the continuing Syrian disarmament process, in Hama. Lizzie Porter / The National

Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' handling soldiers of fallen Assad regime

Malika director Maram Taibah, left, and producer Farah Jouni at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Getty Images

AlUla Creates nurtures next generation of female Saudi filmmakers

The Abu Dhabi Global Market headquarters is seen on Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National

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Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo / Yuki Iwamura)

PodcastPalestine and pressure on campus

The moment Houthi rebels swooped down on the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea. Getty Images

Gunpoint talks and diplomacy to rescue Red Sea hostages from Houthis

Iraq midfielder Ibrahim Bayesh, left, after scoring during the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup final against Oman at the Basra International Stadium on January 19, 2023. AFP

Arabian Gulf Cup 2025: Fixtures, how to watch and all you need to know

The New York Stock Exchange. With high macroeconomic and financial market volatility, investors should focus on capital markets where the playing field is familiar. AFP

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Sarah Jessica Parker attended the fourth year of the Red Sea International Film Festival. AFP

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A delegate wearing traditional clothing arrives for the opening session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP16, in the Saudi capital Riyadh on December 2. AFP

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Johnny Depp attended the regional premiere of his film Modi: Three Days on The Wing of Madness at the Red Sea International Film Festival. AFP

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World Cup hosting set to give major boost to Saudi Arabia's economy

Arab nations told they can play leading role in tackling drought

Trump Organisation aims to expand in Saudi Arabia through $533m Jeddah Tower

Emirati fans dream of cheering on UAE at Saudi World Cup

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Billions of dollars needed to prevent land degradation reaching a tipping point

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