Bahrain has confirmed that it has not drawn on its $5.3 billion currency swap agreement with the United Arab Emirates, despite mounting economic pressure linked to regional instability. Speaking to Reuters, Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif said the financial arrangement remains untouched as the kingdom continues efforts to stabilize its economy amid......
Officials from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel have held their first trilateral discussions focused on economic and technological cooperation under the emerging “Pax Silica” alliance, according to U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs and Energy Jacob Helberg. In a post on the social media......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has embarked on a crucial diplomatic tour of the Gulf region as Washington seeks to reassure long-standing Arab partners about its evolving relationship with Iran and the broader implications of ongoing peace negotiations. The visit comes at a sensitive moment for regional geopolitics. While recent discussions......
A new global study by Brand Finance highlights the strategic role of Dubai Digital in reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading cities in terms of brand value and international competitiveness. According to the report, Dubai has ranked fifth globally in city brand value, estimated at nearly one trillion dirhams.......
Air travel across the Gulf region is gradually returning to normal as major airlines Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways resume more of their flight operations following a truce linked to tensions involving Iran. The gradual recovery comes after several months of disruption in Middle Eastern airspace, which had forced airlines to......
The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions on social media use, setting a minimum age of 15 for access to social networking platforms. The measure places the country among a growing number of nations seeking to strengthen protections for children in the digital environment. Under the new rules, children under the age of 15 will......
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