Iran warns US, regional states of retaliation ‘without limitations’ if attacked
The warning came as US President Donald Trump said he was considering three options for dealing with Tehran — reaching...
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Trump says US nearing end of Iran war
The United Nations, meanwhile, called for de-escalation and diplomacy; Oil prices fell as Saudi Arabia offered additional crude cargoes through...
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SpaceX IPO valuation raises concerns over investor demand
SpaceX’s planned initial public offering at a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion is emerging as a major test of...
- SpaceX reportedly seeks raising $75 billion after generating nearly $19 billion revenue last year from Starlink expansion globally.
- deVere Group warns institutional investors may redirect capital from Magnificent Seven stocks toward emerging AI and space companies.
Geostrategy
US, Iran trade blame as Israel-Lebanon tensions escalate
Iran said it fired on a U.S. military base in the region, while the United States reported strikes on Iran’s...
- Lebanese and Israeli military delegations were due to meet at the Pentagon for security talks.
- Beirut is expected to demand that Israel halt its attacks, which have intensified in recent days despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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Closure of Strait of Hormuz may trigger lasting shift in Gulf trade corridors: report
About $650 billion in trade flows are affected, with global maritime routes facing growing disruption and uncertainty risks.
- GCC countries are redirecting cargo flows through alternative gateways, increasing transit costs and causing longer delivery times
- Saudi Arabia could leverage Red Sea access and East African investments to reduce dependence on vulnerable maritime choke points
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US strikes southern Iran as Tehran officials head to Qatar for crucial talks
United States forces said they have attacked missile launch sites and mine-laying vessels in southern Iran, in what a US...
- A senior spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces, Abolfazl Shekarchi, warned that fresh aggression against Iran would trigger a “much harsher” response, extending beyond the region
- According to Iran’s Fars news agency, Shekarchi said that if another war breaks out, Iran’s retaliation would go beyond regional boundaries and be more intense
Geostrategy
UAE organizations strengthen governance to scale AI cybersecurity: Report
Governance, accountability and validation processes emerge as critical requirements for translating growing AI investment into measurable operational and security outcomes,...
- More than 95% of AI use cases globally fail delivering measurable business or security value, according to KPMG research.
- UAE organizations increasingly prioritize board-level accountability, lifecycle oversight and structured validation processes as AI cybersecurity deployments continue scaling rapid
Business
Visa expands AI-driven payments program across CEMEA region
Visa launched its global Agentic Ready program in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, expanding efforts to support artificial intelligence-driven...
- UAE financial institutions including Emirates NBD, Mashreq and ADCB joined the first phase of the AI commerce program.
- Visa research found nearly 60% of UAE businesses are exploring agentic commerce applications and AI-driven transaction models.
Business
UAE property market enters more sustainable growth phase
The UAE real estate market entered a more measured and mature phase in the first quarter of 2026 after the...
- Abu Dhabi recorded about 7,800 residential deals in Q1, up 119% year-on-year amid sustained investor demand.
- Dubai apartment deliveries exceeded 10,000 units monthly as developers maintained large residential construction pipelines.
Business
Emirates breaks ground on Dubai South engineering hub
The $5.1 billion engineering complex targets advanced aircraft maintenance capabilities, sustainability benchmarks, and expanded aviation infrastructure. The facility is being...
- Emirates said the Dubai South complex will include simultaneous servicing capacity for 28 wide-body aircraft and two specialized paint hangars.
- The facility targets LEED Platinum sustainability standards with rooftop solar installations, expanded logistics infrastructure and engineering training facilities nationwide.
Business
ADNOC-led partnership targets $30 billion infrastructure investments
The partnership will raise a combination of equity and debt capital to target an investment portfolio that aims to generate...
- Partnership will target diversified infrastructure assets across energy, transportation, logistics, digital networks, water systems and waste management sectors.
- Investors said accelerating urbanisation and digitisation trends are strengthening long-term infrastructure demand across GCC and Central Asian markets.
Geostrategy
Seizure of vessel anchored near UAE coast close to Hormuz raises Gulf tensions
The incident came hours after India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off Oman’s coast, calling continued assaults on...
- Malaysia warned Iranian-linked “shadow fleet” oil transfers near its waters exploited maritime loopholes across major Asian shipping corridors.
- Iran staged a mass World Cup departure rally in Tehran despite continuing uncertainty surrounding travel and participation in the United States.
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UAE thwarts cyber attacks targeting energy, aviation sectors
Dubai, UAE -- The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has announced that the national cyber systems have successfully detected and thwarted...
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World Governments Summit, WTTC launch tourism partnership
The World Governments Summit Organisation and the World Travel & Tourism Council have launched a strategic partnership to advance global...
- The partnership seeks more flexible, sustainable policies that strengthen tourism’s contribution to investment, economic growth, job creation and international cooperation.
- Cooperation will focus on global dialogues, knowledge exchange and future-ready initiatives designed to help the sector adapt to changing conditions.
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‘Correct your behavior’: Iran sets six conditions for reopening Strait Hormuz
Tehran says it wants to move beyond the current state of “neither war nor peace”, while Oman hosts efforts to...
- Iran’s six conditions broaden demands for reopening Hormuz, including sanctions relief, asset releases, compensation and withdrawal of US forces.
- Pezeshkian says Tehran believes now is the best time for an agreement, backing ongoing negotiations mediated by Oman.
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Cyber resilience is more than recovering from an attack
The question is no longer if an organization will experience a cyber incident. It is how well it will respond...
- Organizations increasingly adopt "assume breach" strategies, prioritizing detection, response and recovery alongside traditional preventive cybersecurity investments today.
- AI and automation accelerate threat detection and recovery, while boardrooms increasingly measure cybersecurity through business resilience outcomes instead.