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Construction contractors affected by Mideast conflict 'can claim relief'

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Events linked to the Middle East conflict could give construction contractors in the region rights to claim relief from obligations they owe under their contracts, an expert has said.

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Innovation, AI reshaping the GCC’s economic future, says study

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Amid a rapidly shifting global landscape defined by geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and tech disruption, Generative AI and innovation-led 'Engine 2' business models are emerging as major drivers of resilience across the region, says a new study.

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Innovation, AI reshaping the GCC’s economic future, says study

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Amid a rapidly shifting global landscape defined by geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and tech disruption, Generative AI and innovation-led 'Engine 2' business models are emerging as major drivers of resilience across the region, says a new study.

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Bitcoin’s plunge after tariff shock: A correction or trend reversal?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Bitcoin's reaction to US President Donald Trump's recent announcement of 100% tariff on all imports from China illustrates how Bitcoin retains the reflexive behaviour of a free market instrument. It serves as an instant mirror of global risk sentiment, where every shift in policy expectations is priced in directly and without mediation, says Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com

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Alternative investments growing in popularity, says DIFC report

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Once considered niche, alternative investments are growing in popularity, with institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), and family offices expanding allocations, says a new Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) report.