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US jobs report lifts Wall Street and UK to a solid start in 2026
S&P 500 and FTSE 100 both hit record highs
UAE and Qatar airlines suspend flights to Iran amid escalating civil unrest
Flights operated by Iran Air, Mahan Air and Qeshm Air to and from Dubai continue as normal
Aldar finalises pricing for $1bn hybrid notes to boost growth strategy
Nearly a third of investors came from the Middle East
Oil jumps more than 2% amid Venezuela and Iran supply risks
Crude gains amid Trump threats to impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil
As Saudi Arabia opens its markets to all, what are the pros and cons of investing?
Regulatory modernisation is improving transparency but some challenges still remain, say analysts
Emirates NBD issues $1bn blue-green bond amid sustainability push
Dubai bank says dual-tranche issuance attracted strong demand from global investors
Adnoc finalises investment for Sarb gas project that will power 300,000 homes
Development will be run remotely, powered by AI and other advanced technology
UAE adds 250,000 more companies in 2025 as LLC rules to be simplified
New legislation expected this year with similar plans for public stock companies, Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq says
Mena consumer packaged goods market to hit $633bn in 2030 as spending grows
Spending being driven by higher disposable incomes and government initiatives, study finds
Dana Gas receives $50m from Egyptian government with plans to boost operations
Company expects to deliver seven gas wells in 2026 as part of its investment in the country
Oil down at start of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions and oversupply concerns
Brent and WTI lost nearly 20% in 2025 – the worst annual showing since 2020
Oman approves 2026 budget and aims for 4% GDP growth through 2030
The sultanate also launched the next phase of its Vision 2040 economic programme
Why 2026 could be another difficult year for the dollar
US currency ended last year with its worst annual retreat in nearly a decade and faces more challenges this year
Gold and silver hit records to shine amid thin stock market trading
Precious metals benefit from safe-haven demand as investors anticipate further US interest rate cuts
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I may report on ChatGPT - but I won't be delegating my responsibilities as a father to it
