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Adam Neumann’s Flow comes to the Emirates

Former WeWork chief is betting on the Mideast markets, fresh attacks have the Gulf on edge again, and other updates from this week.

Harveen Ahluwalia

02 Sept 2026

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Why Saudi Arabia’s IPOs are under scrutiny

The stock market regulator is investigating a string of disappointing public listings. The idea is to send a message.

19 Aug 2026

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Abu Dhabi goes its own way on oil, and delivers

ADNOC’s strong numbers underline a strategy built on higher output, shipping gains and new routes that sidestep the risky Strait of Hormuz.

12 Aug 2026

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Free visas, flight perks: UAE goes all out to boost tourist traffic

Aggressive summer deals are being rolled out to make up for the slump in arrivals; Coinbase is setting up a new tokenization hub, and other updates.

12 Aug 2026

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Dubai’s financial hub posts record numbers, despite the Iran war

The emirate’s financial centre has surpassed the 10,000-company mark, Lucid Motors has a new investor, and digital assets are having a great week.

Harveen Ahluwalia

29 Jul 2026

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What went wrong at Lucid Motors?

The Saudi-backed EV maker says claims of a possible collapse are untrue, but investors remain worried about the company’s future.

15 Jul 2026

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Dubai takes a hit in the costliest-city rankings

A Julius Baer index says the emirate slipped seven places in 2026, Dubizzle is making new investments, and other news updates.

Harveen Ahluwalia

08 Jul 2026

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai stock markets chart swift recovery

The UAE’s stock markets are clawing back lost ground after losing more than $120 billion at the peak of the conflict.

01 Jul 2026

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Dubai rental market shows signs of cooling

The emirate’s real estate market appears to be adjusting to geopolitical uncertainty and new supply, Dubai Residential REIT goes shopping and other news updates.

Harveen Ahluwalia

01 Jul 2026

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MGX’s $50 billion raise for artificial intelligence

The Abu Dhabi investment firm just upped the AI stakes, private debt in the Gulf is having its moment in the sun, and other updates from this week.

Harveen Ahluwalia

24 Jun 2026