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Cantor Receives ADGM Approval, Expanding Middle East Investment Banking Platform

NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, UAE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantor, a premier global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, today announced that The Financial Services Regulatory Authority ("FSRA") of ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, has granted the firm approval to…

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Binance Launches Perpetual Futures for Pre-IPO Market Exposure, Starting with SpaceX

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance today announced the launch of perpetual futures contracts designed to give users early market exposure to high-profile private companies ahead of their initial public offerings (IPOs). The new product enables users to take positions on shares before they begin trading on…

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Abu Dhabi's $13 billion AI strategy to build world’s first fully automated government

Abu Dhabi has announced a major transformation plan that aims to make it the world’s first fully AI-native government across all digital services by 2027, according to the Department of Government Enablement. This is a part of the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy planned from 2025 to 2027. The strategy…

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The other side of Pep Guardiola that complicates Man City legacy

IN DEPTH: Pep Guardiola inspired a dynasty with Man City, but, as Miguel Delaney explains, his allegiance to the club provokes questions about his legacy beyond the pitch

The Independent UK

The UAE's image as a Middle Eastern haven is tested by the Iran war

The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East

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The UAE's economy and image as Mideast haven are tested by war

The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Trump warns Iran that ‘TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE’ for peace deal

President Donald Trump has warned Iran in a Truth Social post that “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” for the country’s leaders to reach a peace agreement and it will face a “very bad time” if a deal is not signed. The warning follows a drone strike that sparked a ⁠fire…

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Iran-US war latest: Trump calls off fresh strikes as Gulf allies say peace deal is close

Trump warned if a deal is not reached the US military is ‘ prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran’

The Independent UK

UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious, and US president voices impatience at stalemate

The Guardian - UK

‘Clock is ticking’: Trump issues stark warning to Iran after Netanyahu call

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A drone strike causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a drone strike caused a fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

UAE rejects Iran's 'direct involvement' claims in West Asia conflict, says allegations will not shake its "principled positions"

The UAE has vehemently rejected Iran's accusations of direct involvement in aggression against Tehran during the West Asia conflict. Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar asserted that such claims would not sway the UAE's principled stance or sovereign decision-making, while also accusing Iran of repeated attacks on Emirati infrastructure.

The Economic Times

How the Mideast war brought UAE, Israel closer together

After facing barrages of Iranian missiles that threatened its economic future, the UAE has moved closer to Israel, widening a split with ally-turned-rival Saudi Arabia and placing it in defiant opposition to Tehran. But its closer cooperation with Israel risks further antagonising Iran, which the UAE views as its biggest…

The Economic Times

Sphere Abu Dhabi: The world’s most futuristic venue is heading to Yas Island

A large, shiny orb, prominent on Abu Dhabi’s desert skyline, is soon to become its next defining feature. Following the success of the original Sphere in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to build a similar entity, which will be the first of its kind in a venue outside…

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Not Our War: Behind closed doors, UAE urged Gulf action against Iran, Saudis refused - report

The UAE sought a joint military response from Gulf nations against Iran after Tehran's attacks, but Saudi Arabia and Qatar refused, citing it as "not their war." This disagreement strained UAE ties with its neighbors and contributed to Abu Dhabi's growing frustration with regional partners.

The Economic Times

India ready to extend all possible support to bring peace in West Asia: PM Modi in UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. India pledged full support to foster peace in West Asia. The leaders discussed strengthening ties in energy, investment, and supply chains. They also focused on the evolving West Asian situation and energy security. Modi's…

The Times of India

'An aggressor': Iran tells UAE to ‘accept responsibility’ as tensions flare at Brics meeting in New Delhi

Iran accused the UAE of direct military involvement in attacks against Tehran during a BRICS meeting, escalating tensions. Tehran claims Abu Dhabi facilitated aggression and warned of retaliation against facilities aiding US or Israeli operations. This dispute complicates efforts to finalize a joint BRICS communique.

The Independent UK

Four races in a row? Key details revealed as F1 eyes Bahrain or Saudi ‘reschedule’

Formula One executives are looking to reinstate a race in the Middle East, depending on how the conflict in the Gulf evolves. But a congested end-of-season schedule makes a reschedule difficult, as Kieran Jackson explains

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The Economic Times

Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machine

The Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO markets are slowing, with billions in transactions stalled. Even Dubai's property sector and major projects face delays and rising costs, forcing a reassessment of risk premiums.

The Times of India

UAE secretly joined Iran war? Report claims covert strikes hit key oil refinery

The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted attacks on an Iranian oil refinery last month, marking a new direct participant in the conflict. This action followed Iran's extensive targeting of the UAE, prompting a strategic shift in Abu Dhabi's approach to Tehran. The UAE possesses a highly advanced air force, fueling…

The Guardian - UK

UAE’s ruling royal family benefits from more than €71m in EU farming subsidies

Al Nahyans’ control over farmland in Europe has meant they receive proportion of payments to farms

The Times of India

Top 10 most polluted cities in the world 2026: Abu Dhabi in UAE, Patna in India and more

Air pollution levels in 2026 are raising fresh concerns across different parts of the world. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has become a simple but worrying signal of how safe the air really is to breathe. In some cities, the numbers are climbing into severe and unhealthy zones, which might…

Euronews

UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to surge back after months of Middle East disruption

The UAE has restored full air operations after months of disruption caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a major step towards recovery for regional travel and key hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The Conversation

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time. It also illustrates the ongoing tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s largest producer and de facto leader.

Fortune

OPEC shocker as UAE leaves oil cartel days after negotiating swap lines with Scott Bessent’s Treasury

The petrodollar saga is taking another twist. The long, slow unraveling of the architecture that has governed global finance since 1974 continues.

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