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US-Iran war raises credit risks for emerging markets, Fitch says
UAE

US-Iran war raises credit risks for emerging markets, Fitch says

Energy prices, funding conditions and supply chains seen as key transmission channels

Pakistan repays $3.45B UAE deposits as reserves hold steady
UAE

Pakistan repays $3.45B UAE deposits as reserves hold steady

SBP completes ADFD settlement while Saudi, IMF inflows support outlook

Fertilizer disruption from Iran conflict could raise Asia food prices, Fitch says
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Fertilizer disruption from Iran conflict could raise Asia food prices, Fitch says

Higher input costs and weaker yields may pressure agribusiness margins and food supply chains

Abu Dhabi delegation wraps up Milan visit focused on finance and trade ties
UAE

Abu Dhabi delegation wraps up Milan visit focused on finance and trade ties

Milan meetings focused on capital flows, cross-border expansion and Abu Dhabi growth priorities

ADB commits $29.3 billion in 2025 amid reforms push
UAE

ADB commits $29.3 billion in 2025 amid reforms push

Lending rises 20% as bank expands capacity, prioritizes private sector and infrastructure

UAE, Syria presidents discuss ties, regional security in Abu Dhabi talks
UAE

UAE, Syria presidents discuss ties, regional security in Abu Dhabi talks

Both sides review Middle East developments and their impact on regional stability, global security, maritime routes, and the global economy

UAE orders banks to stop using WhatsApp for financial services
UAE

UAE orders banks to stop using WhatsApp for financial services

Banks face sanctions if they fail to end messaging app use by April 30

Dubai unveils $9 billion Gold Line metro expansion to link city center with suburbs
UAE

Dubai unveils $9 billion Gold Line metro expansion to link city center with suburbs

Gold Line metro expansion will boost connectivity and cut congestion across the emirate

Clarified: UAE does not require external financial backing
UAE

Clarified: UAE does not require external financial backing

Al Otaiba describes UAE as one of the world’s most financially resilient economies, citing over $2 trillion in sovereign investment assets

OIC reaffirms solidarity with UAE after foiled security threat plot
UAE

OIC reaffirms solidarity with UAE after foiled security threat plot

OIC General Secretariat says it supports all measures taken by UAE to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and internal stability

Dubai financial center says it will become world’s first AI-native hub
UAE

Dubai financial center says it will become world’s first AI-native hub

Dubai-based financial hub says plan would move beyond limited AI pilot projects by integrating technology into core operations of center

Arab Parliament condemns plot against UAE security
UAE

Arab Parliament condemns plot against UAE security

Arab Parliament president backs UAE measures to protect sovereignty, security and stability

UAE official says 'media war' ran in parallel with recent escalation
UAE

UAE official says 'media war' ran in parallel with recent escalation

Dr Ali Al Nuaimi says countering disinformation is as critical as security, with media key to conveying official positions and public awareness during instability

Dubai expands flexible working with new ‘Work from Park’ initiative
UAE

Dubai expands flexible working with new ‘Work from Park’ initiative

Officials say the project will use public-private model to boost investment and innovation-driven urban economy

UAE real estate sector posts record first quarter in 2026
UAE

UAE real estate sector posts record first quarter in 2026

Dubai transactions hit AED252 billion while Abu Dhabi logged record quarterly real estate growth

UAE minister raises concerns over Iran ahead of US talks, says 'trust is earned'
UAE

UAE minister raises concerns over Iran ahead of US talks, says 'trust is earned'

Reem Al Hashimy says 'we are not fools' and that Iran must 'step up significantly' to rebuild trust

UAE foreign minister meets UK counterpart amid regional tensions
UAE

UAE foreign minister meets UK counterpart amid regional tensions

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirms Britain’s solidarity with the UAE and supported measures the country may take to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity

UAE economy extends strong momentum into early 2026 on broad-based growth
UAE

UAE economy extends strong momentum into early 2026 on broad-based growth

CBUAE data shows UAE banking sector expands in Feb 2026, with assets, credit, and deposits all rising

Dubai says first flying taxi station completed
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Dubai says first flying taxi station completed

Located near the city’s international airport, the station will serve as the main Air Taxi hub and handle up to 170,000 passengers a year

Pakistan moves to clear $3B UAE debt in days as fresh funding lines up
UAE

Pakistan moves to clear $3B UAE debt in days as fresh funding lines up

Saudi deposits, IMF payout and new borrowing aimed at boosting reserves