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Climate campaigners alarmed by ‘do not protest’ warning as Gulf petrostate prepares to host COP28
Decision follows western calls for Gulf state to do more to tackle sanction busting
Sheikh Mohammed ends succession speculation after choosing Sheikh Khaled amid string of changes to the leadership
UAE leader appoints Sheikh Khaled as heir apparent as part of series of changes at top of Gulf state
Frenzy of activity across the region contrasts sharply with Europe’s moribund market
Abu Dhabi conglomerate’s profits almost triple as emirate’s new regime consolidates power
UAE founder’s son — who is both national security adviser and a prominent private sector figure — extends influence
We follow the FT’s Middle East editor Andrew England to Abu Dhabi as he tries to understand the unprecedented, meteoric rise of International Holding Company
Proposed firm will manage assets for two state-backed funds and International Holding Company
Agreement draws line under longstanding dispute launched five years ago by Malaysia
The once marginal bourse has been transformed by a conglomerate whose growth bankers and analysts say is hard to explain
National oil group is seeking a minority stake in commodity trader as it looks to diversify its revenue stream
In 2019, International Holding Company was a little-known company involved in fish farms, food and real estate
Companies are flocking to the Middle East to raise capital just as they did in 2008. But funds say they are being more strategic about investments
Emilio Pera appointed Big Four firm’s Lower Gulf CEO after months of turbulence in division
Analysts warn move could cause reputational damage to Hungary-based carrier in wake of invasion of Ukraine
Investment chief will step back from Japanese tech conglomerate after eight tumultuous years
Hedge funds look to expand in a region not laid low by inflation and the war in Ukraine
Number of businesses in region are considering blank-cheque company option despite it falling out of fashion elsewhere
Gulf state buzzes with talk that new president could choose son as heir apparent
Powerful younger brother Sheikh Mohammed set to become next leader of oil-rich Gulf state
Gulf state’s decision reflects desire to preserve relationship with Russia
Celebrities and tourists return to Dubai as expats in Abu Dhabi adjust to higher risk level
Third strike in recent weeks by Houthi rebels comes as Israeli president visits Abu Dhabi
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