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City has come under pressure from regional powerhouses Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia
After 30 years away, returning to the Gulf city shows that despite the breakneck development, some things never change
Cargo logjam at regional trade and financial hub blamed on labour shortages
CDC Group to invest $720m for minority stake in project in Egypt, Senegal and Somaliland
Findings of UK high court judge have repercussions beyond the Gulf state
UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed authorised agents to use military-grade software during court battle over welfare of children
Emirate has high hopes for $7bn World Expo as it gears up for largest global event since the pandemic began
Aggressive moves by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to boost their economies could be a zero-sum game
New visa rules and high Covid vaccination rates are encouraging sales of villas and high-end apartments
Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong offered a kind of freedom that grander cities can’t
Riyadh’s new tariffs hit Emirati businesses as regional tensions spill into economic arena
City has gambled on keeping its border open to the world during the pandemic
Emirate looks to invest in creative and cultural industries as it increases post-pandemic stimulus spending
Rare success of debtor activism in Gulf as plans receive only 57% support
Bondholder resistance to restructuring plans marks a rare case of investor activism in the Gulf
‘Bribing citizens to get jabbed is not stupid – it’s just depressing to see it reduced to the level of a discount item’
Top 10 take part in FTX Crypto Cup including Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi ahead of their 2021 title match
Contract is the first in the world between a city and an autonomous car manufacturer
Excitement surrounds first big fair of Covid era after months of cancellations and online-only events
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board chief Mark Machin flew to the UAE to get jab
Daughter of emirate’s billionaire ruler is ‘being cared for at home’
Allegations an embarrassment for Dubai’s billionaire ruler
Oyo and Bechtel set up regional headquarters in Riyadh push to become top business hub
Hospitals feel strain even with new restrictions and mass vaccination drive
Crown prince spearheads campaign as part of vision to become regional business hub
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