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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

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Iran and US agree to end war, but uncertainties remain

The interim deal between Tehran and Washington to end hostilities in the Mideast, another IPO on hold, and other news updates from the week.

Harveen Ahluwalia

17 Jun 2026

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The race to acquire debt-laden IFFCO

The food and FMCG giant is set to be put into provisional liquidation. Abu Dhabi’s IHC and Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar are now eyeing it.

10 Jun 2026

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A dent in the Saudi IPO pipeline

One of the largest public listings of this year in the Gulf just hit pause amid geopolitical uncertainty, football fans in the UAE can bet on FIFA World Cup matches and other updates from the week.

Harveen Ahluwalia

10 Jun 2026

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Dubai’s property downturn eases after March shock

April data suggests the slide may be moderating, even as the UAE accelerates moves to derisk its future.

Harveen Ahluwalia

20 May 2026

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Panic, hoard, pause, stabilize: What Talabat, Spinneys and Lulu reveal about Q1

Their earnings define consumption amidst disruption in a roller-coaster quarter. Separately, the fragile Iran ceasefire has begun to fray.

Harveen Ahluwalia

13 May 2026