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Egypt

A grocery store in London. Higher oil and gas prices and other factors tied to the Middle East conflict would influence the direction of inflation in the UK, S&P Global says. EPA

S&P sees lower UK and Egypt GDP growth on war-related disruption

Countries cautioned about hits linked to inflation, trade and energy costs

Economy

Salah's Liverpool exit: Slot blamed in Egypt, fans hope he picks Europe over SPL

Eni discovers two trillion cubic feet of gas off Egypt's coast

Israeli gas exports resume – but Egypt is counting cost of energy crunch

Saudi non-oil business activity weakens for first time since August 2020

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  • Tadej Pogacar, left, of team UAE Team Emirates-XRG, joins race winner Wout van Aert, centre, and third-placed Jasper Stuyven on the podium. EPA

    Pogacar denied Paris-Roubaix win after losing sprint finish to Van Aert

  • The National Pavilion UAE opens to the public on May 9 at the Venice Biennale. Photo: National Pavilion UAE

    At Venice Biennale, the UAE pavilion invites the world to listen closely

  • My Own Home. Saurabh Bhatia with his wife Manit, and daughters Kaashvi (L) and Shimeka (back). Saurabh Bhatia owns a 3BR apartment in Masakin, Al Furjan, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    My Own HomeFinance couple's numbers add up on Dh1.64 million Masakin Al Furjan apartment

  • AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jared C. Tilton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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    How 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy won his six majors

  • Several authors have found inspiration for their titles from the UAE. Photo: Leslie Pableo

    English books to read that are set in the UAE

  • LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates his side's first goal scored by Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)
    Camera

    City crush Chelsea to maintain pressure in title chase

  • Dani Hakim’s son Harvey has autism, ADHD and dyslexia – he needs constant movement breaks and support with his remote learning. Photo: Dani Hakim

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UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Al Ain on Sunday. Photo: Egypt's Foreign Ministry.

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The Dome of the Rock at Al Aqsa complex, also known as Haram Al Sharif. Reuters

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