#Middle East
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EconomyNatixis CIB Targets Double-Digit Expansion in Middle East and Asia Amid Regional Uncertainty
French lender Natixis CIB projects double-digit growth in its Middle East and Asia operations this year and next, continuing its expansion despite regional economic challenges and the Iran war.
CultureSmall Stamps, Big Ambitions: How Middle Eastern Governments Visualized Progress Through Postage
A historical review of Middle Eastern postage stamps reveals how governments used data visualisation, charts, and graphic design on stamps to document population growth, economic ambitions, and social progress.
EconomyOil Prices Head for Weekly Gains Driven by Middle East Tensions and Hurricane Isaias
Oil prices are on track for a weekly gain due to escalating Middle East tensions and disruptions from Hurricane Isaias, despite a slight dip following comments from US President Donald Trump.
PoliticsUAE and Syria Leaders Hold Phone Call to Discuss Regional Security and Economic Ties
President Sheikh Mohamed and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara held a phone call to discuss regional security, bilateral relations, and expanding economic co-operation.
PoliticsHow the US and Israeli Elections Are Fueling and Escalating Middle East Conflicts
Elections in the United States and Israel are aggravating ongoing Middle East conflicts as leaders pander to their political bases instead of pursuing peace. Political posturing and domestic pressures are fueling division and worsening military engagements.
EconomyIMF Chief Warns US-Iran War Energy Shock is Contained Yet Persistently Pressuring Global Markets
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the energy price shock from the US-Iran war remains contained but warns that ongoing supply disruptions and rising demand could sustain high costs globally.
PoliticsHow Trump’s Anti-Muslim Immigration Policies Undermine U.S. Influence in the Middle East
The Trump administration's celebration of strict immigration cuts from majority-Muslim nations highlights a transactional foreign policy approach that ultimately weakens U.S. geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
EconomyWorld Bank Cuts 2026 Middle East Economic Forecast by 2.1% Due to Ongoing Iran War
The World Bank has downgraded its 2026 economic forecast for the Middle East, projecting a 2.1 per cent GDP contraction driven by energy supply constraints from the ongoing Iran war.
EconomyMiddle East Crude Exports Rebound Past Pre-War Levels Despite Ongoing Regional Tensions
Provisional data shows Middle East crude exports exceeded pre-war levels on multiple days in late September, even as regional tensions and shipping disruptions persist.
PoliticsUAE President and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Hold Talks to Deepen Strategic Ties and Middle East Stability
President Sheikh Mohamed and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone call to discuss strengthening bilateral economic ties and regional stability in the Middle East.
PoliticsUAE President Sheikh Mohamed Discusses Bilateral Ties and Regional Security with US Senator Joni Ernst
President Sheikh Mohamed met with US Senator Joni Ernst in Abu Dhabi to discuss bilateral ties, strategic partnership, and regional security amid growing Middle East tensions.
PoliticsUS Deploys Additional Aircraft Carrier and Troops to the Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran
The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group and thousands of additional troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran persist and diplomatic efforts stall.
PoliticsUS Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Regional Developments
The US sends a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, while the UAE investigates a flydubai flight incident and Dubai prepares new AI school guidelines.
PoliticsUS Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions With Iran
The US is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as President Donald Trump considers ramping up military action against Iran.
EconomyWhy the Global Humanitarian System Must Look Beyond Emergency Aid
With traditional aid budgets declining amid protracted global conflicts, experts argue that emergency assistance must be complemented by strategic private investment and philanthropy.
PoliticsUAE Calls for Regional Diplomacy and Peace at UN General Assembly
Addressing the UN General Assembly, the UAE urged global and regional nations to prioritize diplomacy, de-escalation, and peacebuilding amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.
PoliticsUNHCR Chief Barham Salih Urges Middle East Leaders to End the Cycle of Devastating Wars
UNHCR High Commissioner Barham Salih has called on Middle Eastern and global leaders to break the relentless cycle of war and displacement, emphasizing the urgent need to protect refugees and find political solutions to ongoing humanitarian crises.
US Navy Confirms Eight Suicide Attempts Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Grueling Deployment
Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao has confirmed eight suicide attempts among personnel on the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group during an extended Middle East deployment.
TechnologyMicrosoft Commits Over $10 Billion to Middle East AI and Cloud Framework at UNGA
Microsoft has announced a $10 billion Middle East technology framework focusing on AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia through 2030.
EconomyEurope's Leading Private Markets Firm EQT Establishes First Middle East Hub in Abu Dhabi
Europe's largest private markets investment firm, EQT, is establishing its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi's ADGM to tap into regional investment opportunities across the Gulf.
PoliticsNorwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide Warns of Modern Warfare's Limitations Amid Global Disruptions
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide highlighted the limitations of modern warfare and the global economic fallout of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East during an interview at the UN General Assembly.
Breaking NewsUS Issues Urgent Security Warning to Citizens Across the Middle East Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The US Department of State has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution amid potential regional escalations and threats.
PoliticsPentagon Considers Major Shake-Up of US Military Force Posture in Europe and the Middle East
The Pentagon is weighing major changes to its military force posture in Europe and the Middle East to shift focus toward China and South America. The potential troop reductions and base reviews have raised concerns among allies and lawmakers alike.
PoliticsTransformation of Israeli Missile Debris into Art by Lebanese Artist
A Lebanese artist transforms Israeli missile debris into art, while Netanyahu vows to change the Middle East according to the Jerusalem Daily.