Saudi Arabia will host a flag football tournament featuring N.F.L. stars in the spring, in a mutually beneficial sports expansion.
Category: Middle East
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The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
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From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel
Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety.
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White House Faces Risk of Economic Fallout From Iran Strike
President Trump, aware of how high gas prices could affect his popularity, demanded on social media that the U.S. “KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN.”
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Investors Brace for Oil Market Fallout From Israel and Iran’s Fight
Energy prices have jumped since the onset of clashes between Israel and Iran. Investors worry the conflict could have a big economic consequences.
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A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East
Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.
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OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.
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Fears of a Global Oil Shock if the Mideast Crisis Intensifies
The threat of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has created an “extraordinarily precarious” global situation, sowing alarm about the potential economic fallout.
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What an Escalating Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy
The biggest risk is a sustained increase in oil prices.
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U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
War in the Middle East, the port workers strike and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.