[ad_1] Washington announced new sanctions on Friday on two companies in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, moving to crack down on the financial network funding Iranian-backed Houthi rebels…
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These Are the World’s Most Powerful Passports in 2024
[ad_1] There’s been a shake-up in the passport world. For the past five years Singapore and Japan have boasted the world’s most powerful travel documents, granting their citizens access to…
Sanctioned Western tech is still entering Russia and powering its military machine, new analysis shows
[ad_1] Sefa Ozel | E+ | Getty Images Russia is still obtaining large volumes of Western technology critical to its war in Ukraine, even as sanctions show some sign of…
UAE defies fintech slowdown with a 92% jump in funding — against a global plunge of 48%
[ad_1] Europe’s fintech sector is fiercely competitive, with privately-held start-ups worth tens of billions of dollars vying to steal market share from incumbent banks. Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty…
Evergrande Auto’s Investment Agreement With Dubai Automaker Lapses
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 1, 2024 9:26 pm ET China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle said an agreement for a Dubai-based automaker to subscribe to its shares has expired, raising fresh doubts…
Azeris See No Risk in France Spat to TotalEnergies-Led Project
[ad_1] Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov told reporters Thursday there’s no risk to his country’s natural gas project led by France’s TotalEnergies despite escalating tensions between the two countries. France…
French police ground aeroplane suspected of human trafficking
[ad_1] French police detained two passengers on an aeroplane carrying about 300 Indian citizens, including unaccompanied minors, on suspicion of human trafficking following an anonymous tip. ADVERTISEMENT French police have…
Sharjah’s hidden gems: The inside scoop on food, nature and family-friendly attractions
[ad_1] Rich biodiversity, ancient recipes and rolling red dunes – it’s little wonder Sharjah is quickly becoming the beating cultural heart of the UAE. Renowned for its commitment to the…
Swedish Bankruptcies Rise as Lower Consumption Hits Retailers
[ad_1] Bankruptcies in Sweden increased for the seventh consecutive month in February with retailers squeezed by declining household consumption and the construction industry struggling in the wake of an ongoing…
Abu Dhabi Is the World’s Newest Wealth Haven for Billionaires
[ad_1] For decades, many of the world’s richest people chose to safeguard their assets in overseas locales ranging from the Cayman Islands to Switzerland and the British Virgin Islands. But…