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An HSBC bank branch in London. Despite its high-flown status, the bank nearly brought down the industry in the UK and imperiled operations in many other places. EPA

CommentHSBC's Lebanese troubles make the case for top-level accountability

Global yet local bank has suffered multiple regulator fines but no one in management has taken responsibility

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KKR appoints David Petraeus as Middle East chairman amid regional expansion push

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Visitors photograph and observe plants and animals around the Terra Pavilion in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Public invited to take part in huge wildlife project in Dubai

Dave Chappelle will return to the UAE capital after a record-breaking performance in 2024. Photo: Live Nation Middle East

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A glucose-monitoring device. A UAE-backed study will see astronauts undergoing tests to help researchers understand how well certain types of blood monitors perform in orbit. PA

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