Middle East
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Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival: Impact on Startups
From April 20-22, 2026, Abu Dhabi will host a festival offering entrepreneurs free, direct consultations from experts across various sectors.
UAE tech startups receive $50M boost from new du Ventures fund
After Middle East venture capital funding nearly halved from $3.
Gulf Tensions Prompt World Bank to Slash Mideast Growth Outlook
A new World Bank report projects a sharp economic slowdown across the Middle East and North Africa, a direct result of the ongoing Gulf tensions' impact on global markets and regional economic stability.
Middle East Tensions Drive Global Financial Market Volatility
Escalating Middle East tensions are driving significant global financial market volatility, with energy, shipping, and investment sectors facing immediate disruption. The conflict threatens the critical Strait of Hormuz trade route, injecting high uncertainty into markets.
Oil Prices Surge Past $110 as Middle East Tensions Escalate
U.S. crude oil prices soared more than 10% to top $110 per barrel on Thursday, roiling global markets after President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran.