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US President Donald Trump revealing the reciprocal tariffs during an event at the White House in Washington this week. AFP

Middle East companies prepare for limited direct hit from new US tariffs

Businesses across sectors seek clarity as they make contingency plans to mitigate potential impact and adapt to new global trade norms

Gulf economies avoid harshest Trump tariffs but do not escape unscathed

Opec headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The oil-producing group said it would add 411,000 barrels per day to the market next month. EPA

Oil prices slump as Opec+ announces surprise output increase

US markets plunge after Trump's tariffs rattle investors

The Port of Los Angeles. The new tariffs are likely to cause a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and stall economic growth. EPA

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs explained

UAE gold retailers cut charges and offer payment plans

Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on US trading partners

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No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary about residents of Masafer Yatta, is the year's most controversial film. Photo: L'Atelier Distribution

ReviewNo Other Land is a powerful yet compromised work

Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual Al Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, on March 2. Wana via Reuters

CommentWhy did Iran crack down on a pro-Hijab rally?

The BMW M1 Art Car will be a highlight of Art Dubai. Photo: BMW Group Middle East

Andy Warhol's painted BMW M1 to appear at Art Dubai

The PKK's red star flag reflects the guerrilla movement's communist roots. Its founder has called on it to make peace but doubts remain over whether it will oblige. EPA

Special reportPKK’s secret Europe money web and how it could delay Turkey ceasefire

A street vendor walks past the USAID office in Abidjan on March 22. AFP

CommentCountries need to go back to the drawing board on foreign aid

A rendering of the Hakuto-R Mission 2 landing vehicle orbiting the Moon. Photo: ispace

Japan's ispace to attempt second Moon landing after 2022 crash

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an improvement on its predecessor with important changes. Photo: Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2: All the new features, prices and release date

Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

Al Dhafrah solar park in Abu Dhabi. Masdar aims to reach 100 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030, up from about 20 gigawatts at present. Victor Besa / The National

Taqa and Ewec partner on 1GW gas turbine plant in Abu Dhabi

Taqa will own and manage the plant, including its operation and maintenance

Nothing personal: Phone (3a) takes an 'essential' dive into GenAI

How buying off-plan property is emerging as alternative to mortgage financing

Three ways to invest $10,000 in the second quarter of 2025

Let's split it: Buyers turn to fractional ownership for Dubai homes

UAE’s trade deals with Costa Rica and Mauritius take effect

Key investment trends to consider for financial success

Podcast: Business Extra

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump and Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Bloomberg

What Trump's tariffs mean for the Middle East

Salim Essaid hears from experts about what to expect, from North America to Asia

MENA female business founders

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

Al Masaood Automobiles chief on the future of mobility

AI and the Gulf: What's next?

Comment & analysis

Key investment trends to consider for financial success

How digital wealth platforms are changing the Middle East investment landscape

How buying off-plan property is emerging as alternative to mortgage financing

BP back to the future at Kirkuk

How understanding empathy can lead to better money decisions

UAE corporate tax: Authorities must be lenient in times of change

Has Opec done enough to prepare for the uncertainty that lies ahead?

How Trump’s recession could impact the Gulf

Tim Fox

Why UAE property market is attracting more foreign investors

Martin Linder

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UAE emergency team supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

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Andy Warhol's painted BMW M1 to appear at Art Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan launches online platform to promote Dubai community wellbeing

For the East, US tariffs need not spell the end of the free trade dream

Dubai issues new regulation for free zone companies

Abu Dhabi ranked among the world's top 10 smartest cities

Eight UAE companies accused by EU

Wall Street to Y’all Street: How anti-woke policies have companies shifting to Texas

Food retailers take time out for Ramadan

Las Vegas hotel operator Wynn to create 'thousands of jobs' in Ras Al Khaimah

Trump announces tariffs on the rest of the world

Trump announces tariffs on the rest of the world

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Trump plans visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

Trump plans visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

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Opec headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The oil-producing group said it would add 411,000 barrels per day to the market next month. EPA

Oil prices slump as Opec+ announces surprise output increase

Taqa and Ewec partner on 1GW gas turbine plant in Abu Dhabi

UAE fuel prices to fall more than 5% in April

Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines and Archer team up to launch air taxis in Africa

Airbus reveals 'radical' design for its A320 successor

A plane takes off as smoke rises above an electrical substation a day after it caught fire and wiped out power at Heathrow Airport. Reuters

Heathrow puts £1bn price on power backup after emergency closure

Money

A shopper at the Gold Souq in Dubai. Bullion prices have risen about 20 per cent so far this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE gold retailers cut charges and offer payment plans

Record prices draw mixed reaction, with some customers deferring purchases and others increasing investments

Three ways to invest $10,000 in the second quarter of 2025

Key investment trends to consider for financial success

Let's split it: Buyers turn to fractional ownership for Dubai homes

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