Category: United Arab Emirates

U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
Two Binance Employees Detained in the U.A.E. Amid Police Inquiries

The New York Times – Business:
The detentions of the workers, who have been released, are a sign of legal pressure that the world’s largest crypto exchange faces in the Emirates, which is home to its main regulator.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
Trump Pulled in at Least $2.2 Billion in 2025, Financial Disclosure Shows

The New York Times – Business:
The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.
U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf

The New York Times – Business:
U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock

The New York Times – Business:
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil

The New York Times – Business:
As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.
OPEC Plus, in Symbolic Gesture, to Increase Oil Production

The New York Times – Business:
The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.