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Beyond Bullets and Barrels: UAE imports finance 125,000 US jobs

Arabian Post Special The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) often grab headlines for their strategic defence partnership. However, the strength of their relationship extends far beyond military cooperation, with a robust trade connection creating a significant economic impact in both countries. Recent figures paint a compelling picture: UAE imports from the US support an estimated 125,000 American jobs, highlighting the deep economic interdependence […]

100 days of UAE’s COP28 presidency: Bouquets and brickbats

Arabian Post Special The 100-day lead-up to COP28 in Dubai, held under the UAE’s presidency, was a period of both anticipation and scrutiny. The urgency of the climate crisis demanded “transformative climate action,” as the UAE itself declared. Their focus on global solidarity resonated with many, yet the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels cast a long shadow. A defining achievement of the pre-COP period was the announcement […]

CAA’s Implementation Just Before National Election Looks Purely Political

Electoral Bonds In His Troubled Mind, Modi’s Stock Goes South

Gulf sovereign wealth funds flexing their muscles

Arabian Post Special The sands of the Middle East are shifting, not just geopolitically, but financially as well. The region, long known for its vast oil reserves, is witnessing a new kind of power emerge – the growing influence of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). These state-owned investment vehicles, fuelled by hydrocarbon wealth, are transforming the Middle East into a significant player on the global investment scene, potentially […]

Bansuri Sounds Odd In Bharatiya Janata Party’s Delhi Lok Sabha Candidates List

Logistics crisis puts question mark over Gulf construction industry

Arabian Post Special The ongoing Red Sea crisis has cast a long shadow over the Gulf construction industry. While the initial reports focused on the disruption to material supply, a new wrinkle is emerging – the impact on the competitiveness of major construction players. With shipping costs soaring due to re-routed journeys around the Cape of Good Hope, construction firms are facing a significant cost escalation for […]

Exploring AI investments beyond Nvidia and Magnificent Seven

Earlier this week, as Wall Street stock markets hit fresh record highs, I was quoted by the media as saying, “The Magnificent Seven tech stocks look cheap compared to other stocks within the S&P 500.” These tech stocks – Apple, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Tesla – look cheap relative to other stocks in the market due to a combination of factors including […]

Modi Government’s Election-Eve Manoeuvres Smell To Kingdom Come

Opinion Polls Will Not Help The BJP Win More Seats In Uttar Pradesh

Long Eid Break Spurs Travel Boom for UAE Residents

The prospect of an extended Eid Al Fitr holiday in April is triggering a surge in travel demand among UAE residents. With whispers of a potential nine-day break circulating, residents are scrambling to secure getaways, with all-inclusive packages proving particularly popular. Eid Al Fitr, the “Festival of Breaking Fast,” marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is a major holiday in the Islamic world. […]

Political Scene In Maharashtra Is More Complex Than Expected

Streamlined Song Rights: Spotify Embraces Blockchain for Artist Payments

Music streaming giant Spotify is making a splash in the world of blockchain technology. In a move designed to streamline artist compensation, Spotify has acquired Mediachain, a Brooklyn-based startup specializing in blockchain solutions for the music industry. This acquisition signals Spotify’s intent to leverage blockchain’s secure and transparent ledger system to revolutionize how artists are paid for their work. The current system for compensating artists on streaming […]

BJP Suffers Serious Political Tremors With Epicentre In Haryana

The 18th Lok Sabha Election May Witness Record Cash Spending By Candidates, Political Parties

Saudi, UAE joint move signals churning in global LNG market

Arabian Post Special The news of Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) exploring investments in the US liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector signifies a potential power shift with significant ramifications for established players in the business and future market dynamics. This foray into US LNG comes at a time when American banks are increasingly hesitant to finance domestic LNG producers due to environmental concerns. […]

Commotion And Confusion As 2024 General Elections Nears

Dubai Tenants Brace for Rent Hikes on RERA Calculator Revision

Arabian Post Special Dubai, a city known for its glitz and luxury, is facing a potential rent squeeze for its residents. The revision of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s (RERA) rent calculator, a tool used to determine permissible rent increases, is raising concerns about a significant rise in housing costs. This comes at a time when the cost of living in Dubai has already been steadily climbing, […]

BJP’s Seat-Sharing Exercise With Former NDA Allies Exposes Its Faultlines

BJP-TDP-JSP Alliance To Make Andhra Pradesh Polls Competitive

Dubai Tightens Grip on Foreign Banks with New Tax Law

Arabian Post Special Dubai, long a haven for international finance with its tax-friendly policies, has shaken things up with a new law imposing a 20% annual tax on foreign banks operating within the emirate. This move marks a significant shift and has far-reaching implications for both Dubai’s financial landscape and the strategies of foreign banks in the region. One key aspect of the law is its targeted […]

BJP-BJD Alliance In Odisha Can Shield BJP From Possible Loss In Lok Sabha Polls

Election Promises: Needed A Mechanism To Prevent Bluff Games By Political Parties

Contradictions in both gold, Bitcoin hitting record highs

Arabian Post Special A bizarre ballet is unfolding in financial markets, with Bitcoin and gold, two seemingly antithetical assets, reaching record highs simultaneously. This seemingly contradictory phenomenon has left investors scratching their heads, wondering if both rallies can be sustained in the medium to long term. Bitcoin, the volatile digital upstart, surged past its 2021 peak, reaching $69,192 on March 5th, 2024. This surge is attributed to […]