Iran war wipes $120bn off Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets
The UAE’s financial markets have been some of the hardest hit by the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

The UAE’s financial markets have been some of the hardest hit by the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.







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Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.
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As such, it requires urgent action.
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