FeaturedOil & GasTrump expands tax-exempt diesel access as high fuel prices become midterm issueInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Trump said the executive order will waive off-road requirements and allow anyone to purchase tax-free so-called red dye diesel... Read more
FeaturedFintechOman bets on ‘National Fintech Strategy’ to build its next digital growth engineInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 6, 2026 Oman's national strategy and fintech portal aim to attract capital and talents, while providing a clearer route into the nation’s financial sector... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasGulf oil exports return to pre-Iran war levels as Aramco chief warns of depleted stocksInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 6, 2026 Saudi Arabia drove a sharp recovery in energy exports in September, with shipments rising by about 4.2 million bpd from August to 6.6 million bpd... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateGulf developers bet on Egypt’s Mediterranean North Coast as next real estate hotspotInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026 UAE and Qatari-backed mega-projects are turning the North Coast from a seasonal beach retreat into a year-round tourism and property hub... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementLondon’s global wealth hub status takes USD 160 billion hit as super-rich leave UKInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026 Property tycoon David Reuben, ranked second on this year’s 'Sunday Times Rich List' with his brother Simon, has moved from London to Monaco... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUS Midterms: Frustrated voters, Trump’s low interest rate push and Fed’s stoic stanceInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026 The Republican heads into the upcoming midterms amid an elevated interest rate and most importantly, voters angry with high gasoline prices and home mortgages... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementDBS and Avaloq expand 18-year partnership to accelerate Asia’s wealth growthInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 The strategic partnership will combine DBS' deep wealth and investment expertise with Avaloq's advanced technology for wealth management... Read more
EnergyFeaturedMiddle East crude exports return to pre-Iran war levels as ‘Hormuz Plus One’ kicks inInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 At least 16.5 mbd of crude oil left the region between September 1 and 28, matching the pre-war average excluding Iran... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingUAE Central Bank deepens Syria, Morocco ties, targets cross-border payments, fintech growthInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 The CBUAE and Central Bank of Syria have signed an MoU covering payment systems, monetary policy, cash management and financial technology... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World deepens Africa push with USD 7 billion Nigeria port and SEZ projectsInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 DP World's Ogun deep-sea port and special industrial zone target 50,000 jobs, apart from aiming to ease Lagos corridor congestion... Read more