Noor Sweid on how to pitch start-up investors in a challenging time

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How UAE and Gulf residents can better manage their money amid Iran war turmoil

The effects of a distant war are rarely felt in the finances of residents in the UAE. Until now. The US-Israel-Iran war that began at the end of last month is already affecting global markets, driving up oil prices and shipping costs. While the long-term geopolitical effects are ...  Show more

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How global energy security is being reshaped amid US-Israel and Iran attacks

Missiles are flying overhead and being intercepted in the Gulf region. Days after the US and Israel attacked Iran, it fired back, sending waves of ballistic missiles and drones towards Israeli and US targets, including assets in the Gulf. The escalation quickly spread to regional ...  Show more

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