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Pakistan FM holds calls with UAE, GCC and Iran leaders as Middle East tensions rise
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Pakistan FM holds calls with UAE, GCC and Iran leaders as Middle East tensions rise

Islamabad reaches out to regional leaders, calling for de-escalation as tensions grow across the Gulf region

UAE president visits victims of recent attacks in hospital
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UAE president visits victims of recent attacks in hospital

UAE president says the crisis response shows society’s solidarity and residents’ cooperation with safety guidance

Iran Guards say targeted US base in UAE over school strike
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Iran Guards say targeted US base in UAE over school strike

According to Iranian authorities, a strike had hit a girls' elementary school on Saturday in Minab county in the south of the country, killing more than 150 people including students

Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks
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Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks

Even if the war ended immediately it would take Qatar "weeks to months" to return to a normal cycle of deliveries, he says

Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
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Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty

Outbreak of US-Israel war against Iran has led to flight cancellations across Middle East, leaving airlines and governments scrambling to support stranded passengers

Dubai real estate braces for short-term impact from regional conflict
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Dubai real estate braces for short-term impact from regional conflict

UAE developer says strong policies and stable leadership will keep long-term investor confidence intact

WHO says Dubai global emergency logistics hub 'resuming operations'
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WHO says Dubai global emergency logistics hub 'resuming operations'

The hub had been forced to suspend operations due to regional insecurity

UAE, Japan finalize trade deal to deepen economic ties
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UAE, Japan finalize trade deal to deepen economic ties

UAE president sends letter to Japan’s prime minister to strengthen bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership

Gulf states can weather Hormuz closure within ratings: Fitch
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Gulf states can weather Hormuz closure within ratings: Fitch

Credit agency says Kuwait and Qatar best placed to absorb shock; Bahrain and Iraq face greater pressure

UAE explores freezing Iranian assets to punish Tehran for attacks, WSJ reports
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UAE explores freezing Iranian assets to punish Tehran for attacks, WSJ reports

Report says UAE officials privately warn Iran of possible action but it is unclear when or if the government will act

UAE's financial sector is resilient, central bank says after Iranian air attacks
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UAE's financial sector is resilient, central bank says after Iranian air attacks

The capital adequacy ratio currently stands at 17%, while liquidity coverage ratio exceeds 146.6%, says central bank governor

UAE condemns attempted targeting of Turkey by Iranian missile
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UAE condemns attempted targeting of Turkey by Iranian missile

UAE calls the strike a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty', while Iran denies targeting Turkey

GCC banks face limited immediate credit risk from Middle East conflict, Fitch says
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GCC banks face limited immediate credit risk from Middle East conflict, Fitch says

Strong capital and liquidity buffers expected to cushion banks if hostilities remain short-lived

UAE will roll over Pakistan deposit on monthly basis, IMF informed
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UAE will roll over Pakistan deposit on monthly basis, IMF informed

Officials dismiss social media reports claiming the UAE had withdrawn the funds as “false and baseless”

UAE bourses slide after markets reopen from two-day halt during Iranian attacks
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UAE bourses slide after markets reopen from two-day halt during Iranian attacks

Dubai’s main index .DFMGI drops 4.7% on broad losses, marking its steepest fall since May 2022

Pakistan Embassy in UAE suspends in-person services until further notice
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Pakistan Embassy in UAE suspends in-person services until further notice

Embassy says the measure is taken 'in the interest of the safety and well-being of community members and embassy staff'

UAE reaffirms right to self-defense as regional tensions escalate
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UAE reaffirms right to self-defense as regional tensions escalate

UAE says it remains neutral in the conflict and does not allow its territory, waters or airspace to be used for strikes against Iran

UAE stock exchanges to resume trading on Wednesday
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UAE stock exchanges to resume trading on Wednesday

Their two-day closure suspended trade in billions of dollars in listed assets

UAE affirms stability, high readiness after Iranian missile attacks
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UAE affirms stability, high readiness after Iranian missile attacks

Ministers say essential services remain uninterrupted, strategic reserves can cover up to six months, and security forces are on maximum alert