Malakai Rashid

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Paul Hastings Opens Abu Dhabi Office

US law firm Paul Hastings opens new Abu Dhabi office led by Dean Eshanov and George Kazakov to serve as a regional hub for cross-border energy, infrastructure, and investment deals.

Cerebras Notifies CFIUS of Partnership with G42 Ahead of IPO

Cerebras Systems secures CFIUS approval by limiting G42 to non-voting shares, easing national security concerns ahead of its $1 billion IPO and challenge to Nvidia’s AI dominance.

UAE President Meets Montenegrin Prime Minister

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomes Montenegrin PM Milojko Spajić in Abu Dhabi to boost cooperation in trade, energy, and tourism, with new bilateral agreements signed to strengthen ties.

Gold hits new high amid Trump tariffs

Amid rising U.S. tariffs and fears of a global trade war, gold surged to a historic $3,110.76 per ounce, with investors fleeing to safe assets amid market volatility and slowing economic forecasts.

UAE President Congratulates Syrian President on Government Formation

UAE leaders welcome the formation of Syria’s new government, as Damascus faces a turbulent transition marked by violence, sectarian tensions, and efforts to rebuild international trust and national unity.

UAE signs five new trade agreements in 2025

The UAE signed trade agreements with Malaysia, New Zealand, Kenya, Ukraine and the Central African Republic under its CEPA strategy, boosting diversification and cementing its role as a global trade hub.

Alpha MBM and Uganda to build oil refinery

Uganda partners with Dubai’s Alpha MBM to develop a 60,000 bpd oil refinery, signaling a major step in its hydrocarbon ambitions with a $4 billion investment, storage terminal, and pipeline project.

UAE fund RedBird IMI sells The Telegraph newspaper

RedBird IMI faces political backlash in the UK for failing to sell The Telegraph as promised, while pursuing new deals like ITV Studios amid growing concerns over foreign influence in British media.

UAE officials attend White House iftar

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump hosted a traditional iftar at the White House, using the occasion to thank American Muslims for their support in the 2024 elections, The National has reported. Speaking to the audience, he pointedly pointed...

Abu Dhabi opens teamLab Phenomena art gallery

The newly opened teamLab Phenomena in Abu Dhabi offers a 17,000 m² immersive art experience, where cutting-edge technology and interactive installations redefine the boundaries between viewer and artwork.

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