Podcast: Business Extra

CEO of DAMAC Properties Hussain Sajwani makes remarks next to U. S. President-elect Donald Trump, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U. S. January 7, 2025. REUTERS / Carlos Barria

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

Hussain Sajwani’s planned $20billion investment can set a precedent for US-MENA business interests in a new Trump era

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

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

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

Comment & analysis

Why 2025 is a key year for UAE corporate tax

David
Daly

UK hunt for growth turns to recurring red tape fantasy

Chris
Blackhurst

Does the UAE’s annual leave law apply differently to part-time employees?

Keren
Bobker

Russia may be approaching the limits of war production

Robin Mills

UAE Property: 'How does Dubai's new rental index differ from the old one?'

Mario Volpi

Your New Year’s resolution should be to forget Fed fixation

Ken Fisher

UK trying to have it both ways as chancellor visits China

Chris Blackhurst

Welcome to the age of the 'business diplomat'

Yasar Jarrar

UAE Property: ‘I am concerned about recovering deposit from landlord’

Mario Volpi

What to expect in Donald Trump's first 100 days in office

Israel’s war on Gaza: A timeline of major events

LatestLatest: Donald Trump’s inauguration 2025

Turkish backed Syrian fighters renew military push against Kurdish militias

Dozens arrested during pro-Palestine protest march in central London

Will the new Iran-Russia deal alter Trump’s strategic plans?

UAE start-ups still need help on funds

Driven to Dubai? The exodus of rich non-doms from the UK under new inheritance tax rules

Off hours: Shajir Gaffar, VPS Healthcare chief executive for Dubai and Northern Emirates

Pakistan’s $500bn gold mine kept under wraps

Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq to invest $9m in two content creation ventures

Amazon's monopoly power opposed by businesses relying on the online retailer to sell goods

SpaceX rocket debris lights up night sky after Starship test fails

SpaceX rocket debris lights up night sky after Starship test fails

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

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