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Dubai

March 31, 2026
Aviation/Business

Emirates Secures Shockingly Low War Insurance Amid Iran Conflict

Emirates has obtained “war risk” insurance at a rate that industry insiders describe as “outrageously” low, allowing the airline to continue operations from Dubai despite the ongoing US and Israel strikes on

News/Sri Lanka

Three Suspects Extradited from Dubai in High-Profile Sri Lankan Money Laundering Probe

Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday extradited two alleged organized criminals and a woman from Dubai as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering and other serious crimes. The suspects arrived at Katunayake Airport on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-226 at

January 16, 2026

Indian Entrepreneurs Redefine Dubai’s Gold Market

Business

In Dubai, fortunes are being created at an unprecedented pace as new talent and capital flow into the city’s vibrant economy. Yet, according to

Dubai Police Foil $25 Million Pink Diamond Heist

Defence/Diplomacy

Dubai police have arrested three men accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scheme to steal a rare pink diamond worth $25 million, in what officials

Emirates Secures Shockingly Low War Insurance Amid Iran Conflict

March 31, 2026
Aviation/Business

Emirates has obtained “war risk” insurance at a rate that industry insiders describe as “outrageously” low, allowing the airline to continue operations from Dubai despite the ongoing US and Israel strikes on

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Three Suspects Extradited from Dubai in High-Profile Sri Lankan Money Laundering Probe

January 16, 2026
News/Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday extradited two alleged organized criminals and a woman from Dubai as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering and other serious crimes. The suspects arrived at

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Indian Entrepreneurs Redefine Dubai’s Gold Market

September 8, 2025
Business

In Dubai, fortunes are being created at an unprecedented pace as new talent and capital flow into the city’s vibrant economy. Yet, according to Bloomberg, many of the largest individual wealth gains

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Dubai Police Foil $25 Million Pink Diamond Heist

August 19, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

Dubai police have arrested three men accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scheme to steal a rare pink diamond worth $25 million, in what officials described as one of the most audacious jewel

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Dubai’s Dirty Gold: Sudan’s Blood in Every Bar

May 31, 2025
Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

by Durga You step off a plane at Dubai International Airport. Your carry-on bag clinks softly. Inside are gold bars, chains, and raw nuggets dug from the scorched earth of Sudan. You

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Swiss Family Offices Eye Dubai as Regulatory Pressure and Tax Debate Dull Alpine Appeal

May 4, 2025
Business

A growing number of Swiss family offices — private entities that manage wealth for the ultra-rich — are relocating or expanding to Dubai, driven by tightening regulations and political uncertainty in Switzerland,

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Gulf States Expand into Metal Trading to Diversify Beyond Oil

February 10, 2025
Business

Major companies in Oman, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia are stepping into metal trading as Gulf states seek to capitalize on the growing demand for critical minerals while reducing their dependence on

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Israel Police Buys Armored Boats from Dubai Firm Without Tender

February 10, 2025
Israel/World

Israel Police has purchased an armored boat from an obscure Emirati company without an official bidding process, despite concerns from naval experts and senior police officials who question the necessity of such

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Dubai: Criminal Sanctuary Undermining Global Justice

July 12, 2024
Business/Human Rights

by A Special Correspondent In recent years, Dubai has not only symbolised opulence and modernity but has also become a notorious haven for criminals escaping global justice. Extradition from Dubai is notoriously

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