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Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the IMF and World Bank annual spring meetings in Washington. Reuters
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IMF-World Bank meeting overshadowed by war, volatility and fragmentation

'There is a lot of chaos and we need stability … and a path forward,' said one visitor to the IMF-World Bank summit

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UAE and Bahrain strike Dh20bn currency swap deal to boost financial stability

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Emirates NBD raises $2.25bn in show of investor confidence during war

UAE financial sector can weather impact of Iran war, executives say

UAE Central Bank launches 'resilience package' for lenders

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    Shabab Al Ahli beat Iranian side Tractor to maintain AFC Champions League dream

  • Daredevil: Born Again airs weekly on Disney+ in the Middle East. Photo: Disney+

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  • The 16th-century cannon known as Baba Merzoug at the Arsenal of Brest in western France. AFP

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    Will fans return to stadiums in PSL 2026?

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    Slot needs 'exceptional performance' from Liverpool against PSG

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