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Total sales deals in Abu Dhabi's real estate sector hit Dh86.1 billion in the first half of 2026. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi property transactions surge 112% to hit Dh117bn in first half of 2026

FDI more than quadrupled to Dh13.8bn with sector demonstrating transparency and adaptability

UAE economy to rebound in second half of year on higher exports, IMF says

Shipping insurance surges again as attacks intensify over Strait of Hormuz

Iraq warns of 1,400MW power shortage as Dana Gas shuts operations due to 'credible security threats'

Egypt's foreign reserves hit record as households await improvement

China's rare earth export curbs may hit $6.5tn in global production

Gulf backers of US activist hedge funds may soon have to show their faces

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