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Markets, industries, and the forces reshaping the region's economy.

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Business

The World Economy Is Holding Up, but the Recovery Is Splitting in Two

The IMF still sees 3% global growth in 2026, yet that headline hides a widening gap between technology-linked winners and economies squeezed by war and energy costs.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

Shipping containers and digital infrastructure representing an uneven global recovery

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Oil Is Flowing Again, but the Fuel Market Is Still Far From Normal

Crude shipments through the Gulf have recovered sharply, yet refineries and fuel supply remain constrained. That gap explains why cheaper oil may not quickly reach consumers.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

An oil tanker near refinery infrastructure as energy flows recover

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The Gas Shock Reaches Far Beyond the Energy Bill

Tighter LNG supply is reducing gas demand, but the deeper risk runs through electricity, industry, fertilizer and food prices. Energy security is becoming economic security.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

An LNG tanker and terminal representing the global natural-gas supply chain

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Saudi Arabia's Next Growth Test Is Turning Investment Headlines Into Durable Capability

Saudi Arabia is attracting partnerships in mining, AI, finance and infrastructure. The strongest Vision 2030 outcome will be skills, productive firms and exports that endure.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

Riyadh's modern skyline representing Saudi Arabia's investment-led transformation

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Gold Rebounds After the Fed Hold: What Today's Move Actually Says

Gold-linked assets climbed after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, but the next move still depends on yields, the dollar and central-bank demand.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

Gold bars beside a professional financial market display

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FIFA's Reported $4.2 Billion Investment Plan Could Change Who Profits From Football

A reported plan to place FIFA media, sponsorship and tournament assets in a new subsidiary raises major questions about money and control.

Jul 30, 2026/2 min read

Broadcast cameras overlooking a major football stadium

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The UAE Economy Is Slowing in 2026, Yet Its Engines Are Still Turning

A reduced growth forecast meets strong property activity, startup funding and recovering energy exports in the UAE's mixed July economic picture.

Jul 29, 2026/2 min read

Dubai skyline representing the UAE's diversified economy

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Saudi Trade Surplus Jumps, but the Detail Matters More Than the Headline

Saudi Arabia's May trade surplus rose sharply as oil exports increased and imports fell, while weaker non-oil exports show where the next test lies.

Jul 29, 2026/2 min read

Container cranes and cargo at a Saudi Arabian port

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Oil Below $100 Still Leaves Central Banks With a Difficult Week

Energy prices have eased from their sharpest fears, but the Fed, Bank of England and Bank of Japan still face inflation signals pulling against softer growth.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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The UAE Is Scaling a Clean-Energy Model Built for Real Demand

Solar, nuclear, storage, efficiency and hydrogen are being combined to support growth while building a more resilient and lower-carbon energy system.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Large solar-energy installation in the UAE

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We the UAE 2031 Turns Long-Term Ambition Into an Open Economic Invitation

The UAE’s next growth chapter combines an AED 3 trillion economic goal with regulatory modernization, talent attraction and deeper global partnerships.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Modern UAE skyline representing the We the UAE 2031 vision