Middle East markets slump and conflict continues in Sudan


Yasmeen Altaji
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The US and the Middle East are bracing for another week of uncertainty after US President Donald Trump's new tariffs took effect. Conflict in Sudan is threatening to move the civil war to Sudan’s previously unscathed north. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called Israel’s detention of two UK Members of Parliament “unacceptable”.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Power cuts in Khartoum and northern Sudan after attack on hydroelectric dam

Israel's detention of two British MPs 'unacceptable', London says

Middle East stocks sink to lowest level since 2020 on back of Trump tariffs and oil drag

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Foreign Correspondent.

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6pm: Maiden (PA); Dh80,000; 1,600m
6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Championship (PA) Listed; Dh180,000; 1,600m
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Handicap; Dh70,000; 2,200m
7.30pm: Handicap (PA); Dh100,000; 2,400m

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The figure was broadly flat immediately before the Covid-19 pandemic, standing at 216,000 in the year to June 2018 and 224,000 in the year to June 2019.

It then dropped to an estimated 111,000 in the year to June 2020 when restrictions introduced during the pandemic limited travel and movement.

The total rose to 254,000 in the year to June 2021, followed by steep jumps to 634,000 in the year to June 2022 and 906,000 in the year to June 2023.

The latest available figure of 728,000 for the 12 months to June 2024 suggests levels are starting to decrease.

Updated: April 07, 2025, 2:00 AM
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