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The Nvidia DGX Spark super computer mother board during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The UAE has committed to a $1.4 trillion investment framework in the US over 10 years, focusing on AI, energy and manufacturing. Bloomberg

US announces $1.4tn UAE tech investment framework

Investments will focus on AI, semiconductors, energy and manufacturing

HP reimagines the future of work with AI for people, spaces and companies

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A passenger plane makes its landing approach to Heathrow Airport, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport. Reuters

Heathrow closure is 'call to action' to address airport's critical infrastructure

Business InsightsHow Trump’s recession could impact the Gulf

Visitors at Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. The UAE's real estate market has evolved into a relatively stable, income-generating opportunity. EPA

Why UAE property market is attracting more foreign investors

No Ripple effect? Crypto sector still fears external factors despite win over SEC

UAE Property‘Is now a good time to buy real estate in Dubai or will the market soften soon?’

Money & Me

Kristan De Graaf, founder and co-chief executive of Elite Rentals Dubai, makes big profits from property investments. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘I hit big time in Dubai and now I spend $50,000 a month’

Hasan Al Fardan says he takes a balanced approach to managing his wealth. Chris Whiteoak / The National

How Al Fardan Exchange's chief executive handles his own cash

Tadiwa Tendayi, founder of Satiate Luxe, says spending on fragrances, travelling and eating in fine dining restaurants are important luxuries for her. Victor Besa / The National

‘I wish I’d started investing more when I was younger’

Asha Sherwood, founder of Abu Dhabi Review, says her London apartment is her best investment. Pawan Singh / The National

‘I have the luxury of a diversified income stream because I’m not in a 9-to-5 job’

Vladimir Mlynchik, founder of Volts UAE, calls himself a spender but also looks for ways to optimise expenses. Victor Besa / The National

‘I invest my disposable income in technology companies’

Anand Kumar, managing director of luxury retail fit-out provider Abra, grows his wealth by reinvesting in the family business along with real estate purchases. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘Buying my first home in Dubai at the age of 27 was a milestone’

Noni Anand, co-founder and director of interior design of Leva Hotels, believes property is a good investment for the future. Pawan Singh / The National

‘I've gone from owning a 500 sq ft home in Vancouver to a 9,000 sq ft home in Dubai’

Sophia Bhatti, founder and chief executive of Wimbledon Wealth, wants to generate enough passive income to allow her to live and work more flexibly. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘My emergency fund helped me stay afloat during the pandemic’

RAKBank group chief executive Raheel Ahmed says the lender has the potential to become a Tier-1 bank in the years ahead. Photo: RAKBank

ExclusiveRAKBank of the future: A tech firm with balance sheet and a big heart

Becoming a bank with Dh100 billion in assets is 'within our reach', chief executive Raheel Ahmed tells The National

At least 1,000 flights affected as London Heathrow airport closes

Abu Dhabi $25bn US-deal to explore 24hr renewable-power for AI

Saudi Aramco launches direct air capture pilot project in decarbonisation push

Big Fed rate cut needed for ‘noticeable’ changes in UAE mortgage sector

ADQ’s $25bn US energy deal underlines importance of investing in future

ADQ forms $25bn US energy venture to power data centres

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What obstacles do women-led start-ups face in the Middle East?

Salim Essaid examines how female founders can secure their place in the region’s rapidly evolving start-up landscape

Al Masaood chief on future of mobility

Al Masaood Automobiles chief on the future of mobility

AI and the Gulf: What's next?

IFC’s Diop on AI, investments and emerging markets

Comment & analysis

How Trump’s recession could impact the Gulf

Why UAE property market is attracting more foreign investors

Quest for energy pragmatism is not wrong but it can prove dangerous

‘My landlord sent our rental renewal earlier than usual - is something amiss?’

UAE corporate tax: The role of external financial audit

US fixation on Ukraine's minerals and what it may mean for Musk

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How businesses can navigate next phase of US-China trade war

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Why investment decisions need to balance head and heart

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Oil is set for a second consecutive weekly gain on the prospect of tighter supply in the market. Bloomberg

Oil prices rise on Iran sanctions and planned Opec+ cuts

Abu Dhabi $25bn US-deal to explore 24hr renewable-power for AI

Saudi Aramco launches direct air capture pilot project in decarbonisation push

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A passenger plane makes its landing approach to Heathrow Airport, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport. Reuters

Heathrow closure is 'call to action' to address airport's critical infrastructure

Money

The Damac Hills community in Dubai. Strong market fundamentals are driving property growth in the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘Is now a good time to buy real estate in Dubai or will the market soften soon?’

The main driver for the current growth is population expansion with no downturn expected until 2026 or 2027

Money & Me‘I hit big time in Dubai and now I spend $50,000 a month’

Gold scales record high on US Fed growth projections

Big Fed rate cut needed for ‘noticeable’ changes in UAE mortgage sector

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