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Middle East

Lebanon in confusion as daylight savings dispute deepens divisions

Lebanon in confusion as daylight savings dispute deepens divisions
Lebanon in confusion as daylight savings dispute deepens divisions
Middle East

Saudi Arabia begins talks with Syria to resume consular services

Saudi Arabia begins talks with Syria to resume consular services
Saudi Arabia begins talks with Syria to resume consular services
Levant

IMF warns Lebanon at 'very dangerous moment'

IMF warns Lebanon at 'very dangerous moment'
IMF warns Lebanon at 'very dangerous moment'
Levant

Lebanese security forces fire tear gas at crowds protesting pound devaluation

Lebanese security forces fire tear gas at crowds protesting pound devaluation
Lebanese security forces fire tear gas at crowds protesting pound devaluation
Regulations

U.S. judge orders $1.68bln payout to families over 1983 Beirut bombing

U.S. judge orders $1.68bln payout to families over 1983 Beirut bombing
U.S. judge orders $1.68bln payout to families over 1983 Beirut bombing
Banking & Insurance

Lebanon banks association suspends strike as of Wednesday - statement

Lebanon banks association suspends strike as of Wednesday - statement
Lebanon banks association suspends strike as of Wednesday - statement
Levant

Lebanon to sell unlimited US dollars to prop up collapsing pound

Lebanon to sell unlimited US dollars to prop up collapsing pound
Lebanon to sell unlimited US dollars to prop up collapsing pound
Currencies

Lebanon announces 'open' selling of U.S. dollars at rate of 90,000 pounds per dollar

Lebanon announces 'open' selling of U.S. dollars at rate of 90,000 pounds per dollar
Lebanon announces 'open' selling of U.S. dollars at rate of 90,000 pounds per dollar
Levant

World Bank estimates Syria's three-year earthquake recovery needs at $7.9bln

World Bank estimates Syria's three-year earthquake recovery needs at $7.9bln
World Bank estimates Syria's three-year earthquake recovery needs at $7.9bln
Middle East

It's time for Syrians to return to their Arab family, says UAE President

It's time for Syrians to return to their Arab family, says UAE President
It's time for Syrians to return to their Arab family, says UAE President
Levant

As economy worsens, Lebanese juggle dizzying rates for devalued pound

As economy worsens, Lebanese juggle dizzying rates for devalued pound
As economy worsens, Lebanese juggle dizzying rates for devalued pound
Middle East

Lebanon's c. bank head says no funds from institution entered personal account

Lebanon's c. bank head says no funds from institution entered personal account
Lebanon's c. bank head says no funds from institution entered personal account
Levant

Lebanon central bank head arrives in court for second hearing with European officials - source

Lebanon central bank head arrives in court for second hearing with European officials - source
Lebanon central bank head arrives in court for second hearing with European officials - source
Levant

Lebanon central bank head attends corruption hearing - sources

Lebanon central bank head attends corruption hearing - sources
Lebanon central bank head attends corruption hearing - sources
Middle East

Lebanon central bank chief snubs European investigators

Lebanon central bank chief snubs European investigators
Lebanon central bank chief snubs European investigators
Levant

As corruption probes converge, support for Lebanon cbank governor frays - sources

As corruption probes converge, support for Lebanon cbank governor frays - sources
As corruption probes converge, support for Lebanon cbank governor frays - sources
Currencies

Lebanese pound hits historic low of 100,000 to dollar

Lebanese pound hits historic low of 100,000 to dollar
Lebanese pound hits historic low of 100,000 to dollar
Levant

Jordan says S&P's stable outlook shows confidence in IMF-backed reforms

Jordan says S&P's stable outlook shows confidence in IMF-backed reforms
Jordan says S&P's stable outlook shows confidence in IMF-backed reforms
Levant

Lebanese commercial banks to resume strike from March 14

Lebanese commercial banks to resume strike from March 14
Lebanese commercial banks to resume strike from March 14
Levant

Lebanon banks 'have no liquidity,' says banking association's secretary general

Lebanon banks 'have no liquidity,' says banking association's secretary general
Lebanon banks 'have no liquidity,' says banking association's secretary general
Middle East

Saudi foreign minister: Syria could return to Arab League, but not yet

Saudi foreign minister: Syria could return to Arab League, but not yet
Saudi foreign minister: Syria could return to Arab League, but not yet
Banking & Insurance

Lebanon banks put off strike for another week

Lebanon banks put off strike for another week
Lebanon banks put off strike for another week
Levant

Decline in Lebanon’s private sector business conditions slows; political vacuum still weighs heavily - PMI

Decline in Lebanon’s private sector business conditions slows; political vacuum still weighs heavily - PMI
Decline in Lebanon’s private sector business conditions slows; political vacuum still weighs heavily - PMI
Technology and Telecom

Digital Transformation Jordan to highlight global trends

Digital Transformation Jordan to highlight global trends
Digital Transformation Jordan to highlight global trends
Currencies

Lebanon's central bank to sell U.S. dollar at 70,000 pounds - statement

Lebanon's central bank to sell U.S. dollar at 70,000 pounds - statement
Lebanon's central bank to sell U.S. dollar at 70,000 pounds - statement

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AVIATION

Middle East, Asia-Pacific airfares surge 53%, pose threat to recovery of aviation sector - ACI

Middle East, Asia-Pacific airfares surge 53%, pose threat to recovery of aviation sector - ACI
Middle East, Asia-Pacific airfares surge 53%, pose threat to recovery of aviation sector - ACI

LEADERSHIP TALKS

EQUITIES

VIDEO: LSE-listing will facilitate more funding opportunities for us, Dar Global CEO

VIDEO: LSE-listing will facilitate more funding opportunities for us, Dar Global CEO
VIDEO: LSE-listing will facilitate more funding opportunities for us, Dar Global CEO
INSIGHTS
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Hiring spree by China's debt-laden local governments fuel fiscal fears

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US bank supervision needs more speed, transparency in wake of SVB debacle, critics say

3

Rate rises pile pain on SME firms in U.S. and Europe

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The Fed’s role in the bank failures

5

Investors seek value in clobbered U.S. regional bank shares

THE BRI REPORT

CONSTRUCTION

China is reshaping the Belt and Road Initiative ahead of a post-pandemic era

China is reshaping the Belt and Road Initiative ahead of a post-pandemic era\n
China is reshaping the Belt and Road Initiative ahead of a post-pandemic era\n

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BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE

VIDEO: Why is China's Belt and Road Initiative facing setbacks?

VIDEO: Why is China's Belt and Road Initiative facing setbacks?
VIDEO: Why is China's Belt and Road Initiative facing setbacks?
LATEST NEWS
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Adani met Pimco and BlackRock for potential private bond placement in Bengaluru

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Mideast Stocks: Most major Gulf bourses poised for weekly gain on firmer oil

3

Sri Lanka expects to finalise a domestic debt rework by May

4

South Africa raises key lending rate higher than expected to 7.75%

5

Joblessness among Saudis falls to 8% in fourth quarter

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EXPO CITY

Women’s Pavilion shines a spotlight on gender diversity

Women’s Pavilion shines a spotlight on gender diversity
Women’s Pavilion shines a spotlight on gender diversity
TECHNOLOGY

Ride into the future with Dubai’s smart transport solutions

Ride into the future with Dubai’s smart transport solutions
Ride into the future with Dubai’s smart transport solutions
EXPO CITY

Expo City Dubai supports businesses in their green transition

Expo City Dubai supports businesses in their green transition
Expo City Dubai supports businesses in their green transition

COP 28: TALKING CLIMATE IN UAE

RENEWABLE ENERGY

UAE to grow its renewable energy portfolio 4 times in 7 years: Al Jaber

UAE to grow its renewable energy portfolio 4 times in 7 years: Al Jaber
UAE to grow its renewable energy portfolio 4 times in 7 years: Al Jaber
COP 28 DUBAI

COP28 President-designate calls on all partners to unite around pragmatic, well-managed and just energy transition

COP28 President-designate calls on all partners to unite around pragmatic, well-managed and just energy transition
COP28 President-designate calls on all partners to unite around pragmatic, well-managed and just energy transition
INVESTMENT

Investment needs of $35trln by 2030 for successful energy transition: report

Investment needs of $35trln by 2030 for successful energy transition: report
Investment needs of $35trln by 2030 for successful energy transition: report
SUSTAINABILITY

UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed review COP28 preparations

UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed review COP28 preparations
UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed review COP28 preparations
WATER

UAE confirms water security will be core part of COP28 agenda in Dubai

UAE confirms water security will be core part of COP28 agenda in Dubai
UAE confirms water security will be core part of COP28 agenda in Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY

Dubai Free Zones Council sets green economy as a key priority on its agenda

Dubai Free Zones Council sets green economy as a key priority on its agenda
Dubai Free Zones Council sets green economy as a key priority on its agenda
SUSTAINABILITY

UAE minister urges investment and action for water sustainability at UN Conference

UAE minister urges investment and action for water sustainability at UN Conference
UAE minister urges investment and action for water sustainability at UN Conference
SUSTAINABILITY

UAE emphasises significance of impact investing in achieving sustainable development goals

UAE emphasises significance of impact investing in achieving sustainable development goals
UAE emphasises significance of impact investing in achieving sustainable development goals
WATER

'Water is our lifeblood': Minister highlights UAE's commitment to sustainability, climate action

'Water is our lifeblood': Minister highlights UAE's commitment to sustainability, climate action
'Water is our lifeblood': Minister highlights UAE's commitment to sustainability, climate action
CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate ministers urged to unite behind 'transformational progress' for COP of Action, COP for All

Climate ministers urged to unite behind 'transformational progress' for COP of Action, COP for All
Climate ministers urged to unite behind 'transformational progress' for COP of Action, COP for All
SUSTAINABILITY

ESG and impact of COP28 on regional sustainability trends

ESG and impact of COP28 on regional sustainability trends
ESG and impact of COP28 on regional sustainability trends
SUSTAINABILITY

Rotana steps up sustainable offerings across hotels

Rotana steps up sustainable offerings across hotels
Rotana steps up sustainable offerings across hotels
CLIMATE CHANGE

Ireland to work with UAE for highest possible ambition agreement at COP28: Irish minister

Ireland to work with UAE for highest possible ambition agreement at COP28: Irish minister
Ireland to work with UAE for highest possible ambition agreement at COP28: Irish minister
CLIMATE CHANGE

COP28 President-Designate delivers opening remarks at Copenhagen Climate Ministerial

COP28 President-Designate delivers opening remarks at Copenhagen Climate Ministerial
COP28 President-Designate delivers opening remarks at Copenhagen Climate Ministerial
COP 28 DUBAI

COP28 President-Designate to visit Copenhagen to co-chair global climate ministerial meeting

COP28 President-Designate to visit Copenhagen to co-chair global climate ministerial meeting
COP28 President-Designate to visit Copenhagen to co-chair global climate ministerial meeting
CLIMATE CHANGE

Shamma Al Mazrui highlights pivotal role of youth in global climate action

Shamma Al Mazrui highlights pivotal role of youth in global climate action
Shamma Al Mazrui highlights pivotal role of youth in global climate action
CLIMATE CHANGE

COP28 President-Designate meets with French President during global listening tour

COP28 President-Designate meets with French President during global listening tour
COP28 President-Designate meets with French President during global listening tour
CLIMATE CHANGE

IEA hosts COP28 President-Designate in climate action roundtable

IEA hosts COP28 President-Designate in climate action roundtable
IEA hosts COP28 President-Designate in climate action roundtable
SUSTAINABILITY

Italy and UAE energy companies discuss partnerships toward COP28

Italy and UAE energy companies discuss partnerships toward COP28
Italy and UAE energy companies discuss partnerships toward COP28
COP 28 DUBAI

UAE: COP28 to host 100 young people from least developed countries, small island states

UAE: COP28 to host 100 young people from least developed countries, small island states
UAE: COP28 to host 100 young people from least developed countries, small island states
CLIMATE CHANGE

COP27 President congratulates UAE on launch of 'Road to COP28'

COP27 President congratulates UAE on launch of 'Road to COP28'
COP27 President congratulates UAE on launch of 'Road to COP28'
SUSTAINABILITY

FHF Global Summit spotlights climate-health crisis as experts ready for roadmap to COP28

FHF Global Summit spotlights climate-health crisis as experts ready for roadmap to COP28
FHF Global Summit spotlights climate-health crisis as experts ready for roadmap to COP28
COP 28 DUBAI

Youth-led 'Road to COP28' opens in Expo City Dubai

Youth-led 'Road to COP28' opens in Expo City Dubai
Youth-led 'Road to COP28' opens in Expo City Dubai
COP 28 DUBAI

Youth-led 'Road to COP28' event to kick off on March 15 in Expo City Dubai

Youth-led 'Road to COP28' event to kick off on March 15 in Expo City Dubai
Youth-led 'Road to COP28' event to kick off on March 15 in Expo City Dubai
SUSTAINABILITY

GCC countries need to move faster to meet net zero 2050 targets - report

GCC countries need to move faster to meet net zero 2050 targets - report
GCC countries need to move faster to meet net zero 2050 targets - report