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UAE, Saudi Arabia venture into the U.S. LNG space

Gulf countries are expanding their overseas presence and creating partnerships as part of growth plans

API blind spots: The hidden threat in Middle East banks’ digital push

Financial institutions in the region have the opportunity to set a global benchmark for secure digital innovation

How regulation and innovation are positioning the UAE as a global leader in emerging market investments

An efficient combination of regulatory foresight, digital innovation, rising liquidity, and strong foreign direct investment has positioned the UAE as a leading destination for emerging market investments

Middle East property sector: A market in transformation

The region is positioning itself as a global real estate powerhouse while navigating challenges of supply constraints and market volatility

UBS Global Family Office Report 2025: Key investment trends and strategic shifts among the world’s wealthiest families

Drawing insights from 317 single family offices across more than 30 markets, the report covers a broad cross-section of global capital and influence

Crude oil prices surpass $74.85 as Middle East tensions intensify

Concerns grow over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply

Seviora: Connecting opportunities between Asia and the Middle East

Temasek-owned asset management group sets up Abu Dhabi office for regional expansion, collaboration initiatives

Fed to keep interest rates steady as job growth slows, tariff risks persist

Since the Fed's May policy meeting, the Trump administration has delayed its global tariffs until July

Apple tops iPhone market in China with 15 percent global sales growth, strongest since COVID

The growth is driven by a resurgence in Apple’s largest markets, China and the U.S.

Meta invests $14.3 billion for 49 percent stake in Scale AI to develop superintelligence lab

Alexandr Wang will report directly to Mark Zuckerberg while remaining on Scale AI's board.

U.S. tariff revenue rises 270 percent, posts record $23 billion in May 2025

U.S. customs duties surged to a record high, contributing to a reduction in the budget deficit.

Oil prices surge over 8 percent as Middle East tensions escalate

The latest developments in the region require the oil market to price in a larger risk premium for any potential supply disruptions

U.K. exports to U.S. plummet by $2.7 billion in April 2025, largest monthly decrease since 1997

The value of Britain’s exports to the U.S. was the lowest since February 2022 at GBP4.1 billion

Boeing shares plunge 8 percent following India plane crash

Following the crash, Boeing said in a statement it was aware of initial reports and was working to gather more information

Fitch revises global sovereigns outlook to ‘deteriorating’ on tariffs, policy uncertainty

Median government debt/GDP is expected to increase slightly to 54.5 percent in 2025 from 54.1 percent in 2024

Trump urges Fed to cut rates by ‘one full point’ following latest CPI data release

Trump described the May Consumer Price Index as a “great” number

Oil prices dip to $69.48 despite heightened Middle East security risks

A geopolitical premium that keeps Brent above $65 per barrel will likely persist until further clarity on U.S.-Iran talks

Global gender gap closes to 68.8 percent yet full parity remains 123 years away, says WEF

Iceland led the rankings for the 16th year running, followed by Finland, Norway, the United Kingdom and New Zealand

U.S.-China trade deal is ‘done’ and tariffs on China will be set at 55 percent, says Trump

The president explained that full magnets and any necessary rare earths will be supplied, up front, by China

UAE and U.S. discuss pathways for bilateral cooperation in economy, technology and AI sectors

Discussions included promoting peace and coexistence with regional and international partners

Crude oil prices dip yet stay above $66.75 as OPEC+ plans production increase

OPEC+ plans to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day starting in July

Japan breaks world internet speed records with 1.02 million GB per second data transfer over 1,118 miles

Breakthrough establishes the groundwork for future data transmission demands in AI and IoT 

World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.3 percent for 2025 on increased trade tensions

Global trade is expected to grow by 1.8 percent in 2025, down from 3.4 percent in 2024

Stock market today: Asian shares, dollar rise ahead of U.S.-China trade talks verdict

Talks wrapped up Monday night and were set to resume at 9:00 GMT on Tuesday