UAE

Saudi Arabia, UAE take some steps toward joining Iran war: WSJ

Videos apparently showed that some missiles used in attacks on Iran were launched from Bahrain

Few shoppers are heading to the sprawling Dubai Mall at the base of the Burj Khalifa as the US-Israel-Iran conflict drags on.

In Dubai, the world’s luxury brands face a wartime crisis

Sales in the Middle East will be cut in half in March amid a sharp drop in foreign visitors, a report finds

The Laffan refinery primarily processes condensate into refined products, including aviation fuel.

Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities

Ras Laffan is an energy-industry hub and hosts several international companies

Citi's move shows the challenges banks have been facing since the start of the war.

Citi to keep most UAE branches closed indefinitely due to Iran war

It is the latest sign of the impact of the conflict on the industry

Dubai’s appeal is that it is a safe, modern and prosperous oasis, a gleaming corner of stability in a turbulent region. The Iran conflict threatens this.
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Such relocations, even if temporary, can be complicated and come with tax implications.

Wall Street banks offer UAE staff option to relocate temporarily

Foreigners account for about 90% of the country’s population

Emirates has been forced to cancel thousands of flights as retaliatory strikes from Iran led the UAE to shut its airspace and caused minor structural damage to the hub at Dubai International Airport.

Emirates to resume flights after brief halt on missile threats

Airlines in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait have also seen their operations halted

Prabowo has faced rising criticism since the outbreak of the conflict for joining US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.

Indonesia says Pakistan, UAE back Prabowo as Iran mediator

Others in Indonesia have criticised the president’s delayed condolences after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Dubai’s skyline has been transformed over two decades by staggering construction ambition.
NEWS ANALYSIS

UAE’s property sector faces reckoning after Iran strikes

Developers say market fundamentals are strong despite volatility

Singapore also offers depth through a mature wealth-management sector with trustees, banks and advisers experienced in private markets, cross-border structures and other operational demands.

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Even as market access broadens, Singapore remains the centre for governance and oversight