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The US dollar fell by about 9 per cent against a basket of currencies last year, its worst performance since 2017. Reuters

Why 2026 could be another difficult year for the dollar

US currency ended last year with its worst annual retreat in nearly a decade and faces more challenges this year

Markets

Gold, stocks, Bitcoin: What investing in main asset classes will look like in 2026

Money

Oman approves 2026 budget and aims for 4% GDP growth through 2030

Economy

UAE fuel prices to start 2026 with drop in January, with diesel down more than 10%

Energy

An oil glut is expected to overwhelm markets and depress prices next year. Reuters

Oil poised for sub-$60 territory in 2026 amid rising output

Energy

Leaving the UK? Key tax rules you should know

Money

Taqa and Ewec complete $980 million Al Dhafra power plant deal

Energy

IITD - Abu Dhabi hosts AIMS 2025 to advance dialogue on AI and sustainable tech

Partner Content

Where are UAE residential prices and rents headed in 2026?

Property

The Inside Brief

Dmitry Balyasny on Abu Dhabi expansion, AI agents and 2026 outlook

In this special edition of The Inside Brief recorded live on stage at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week, host Manus Cranny sits down with Dmitry Balyasny, managing partner and chief investment officer Balyasny Asset Management, which oversees more than $30 billion across multi-strategy portfolios

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Next phase of AI race being decided in boardrooms, not research labs

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Bitcoin's brutal month masks a far more resilient story

Five burning questions investors must face today

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its expat pay model for the long term

Five year-end financial moves every wealthy family should make