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Exclusive Cuba 'willing to seek agreement' with Cuban-Americans on nationalised properties
Havana signals openness to Cuban-American company and property claims
ExclusiveRaul Castro's grandson 'Raulito' says Cuba is no threat to US and world
In his first interview, the next generation of the ruling revolutionary dynasty tells The National that Cuba is ready to talk
Exclusive Cuba signs deals attracting global business but US holds key
In their first interview, 'Raulito' Castro and Cuba's Deputy Trade Minister reveal economic transformation in progress
Exclusive Cuba turns to foreign capital to rescue collapsing tourism industry
Isolated country is pitching empty cruise terminals, underused hotels and untapped coastline to investors
The $2.2 trillion question: What if the Iran War never happened?
How the cost of conflicts moves from battlefields to household budgets
Edge and Safran sign pact to develop next-generation smart weapons
UAE and French defence groups will collaborate on precision-guided systems as Edge expands across Europe
Business ExtraWhy so few UAE SMEs grow into major companies
Business Extra examines why many UAE small firms struggle to scale despite strong startup culture
Middle East worst-performing aviation market in April
Regional airlines reported a near-50% collapse in demand, pushing global air traffic into negative territory, according to Iata
Business Extra Syria’s investment boom: Real opportunity or political mirage?
Episode explores whether rising investment interest reflects real economic momentum or political optimism
Emirates breaks ground on $5.1bn engineering complex at Dubai South
New aviation plant due for completion in 2030 is expected to be able to service 28 wide-body aircraft simultaneously
Investcorp Capital invests more than $200m in US industrial property portfolio
Abu Dhabi-listed alternative investment firm expands exposure to logistics assets across four US states
UAE's West-East pipeline expansion to become operational in 2027
Pipeline is designed to transport crude from Abu Dhabi’s Habshan fields to Port of Fujairah, bypassing Strait of Hormuz
Business ExtraIs the UAE's exit the beginning of the end for Opec?
Emirates withdraws as one billion barrels are lost from market and tension builds in Strait of Hormuz
AnalysisTrump unlikely to persuade Xi to stop buying Iranian oil
The US has little leverage to force China to accept its demands
Analysis UAE doubles down on US tech and AI ambitions amid Iran war
Executives from Nvidia, Aleria and DDN say geopolitical instability is accelerating demand for sovereign AI
