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Desert Ambitions: Canadian Insurance Giants Plant Flags in Dubai’s Wealth Corridor

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A quiet migration of money is reshaping the global insurance map — and two of Canada’s largest life insurers are following the trail straight into the Gulf. Both Manulife and Sun Life have established a physical presence in Dubai, betting that the emirate’s fast-growing pool of globally mobile millionaires will fuel their next phase of …

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Cairo Eases the Brakes: Egypt Trims Key Rates to Spark Growth

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In a clear bid to loosen the grip on borrowing costs, the Central Bank of Egypt has lowered its benchmark interest rates by one percentage point. The decision signals an attempt to inject fresh momentum into the economy, offering some breathing room to businesses weighed down by expensive credit and to consumers navigating tight financial …

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From Gulf Sands to Asian Trading Floors: A Bond Market Bridge Gains Momentum

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A quiet financial migration is underway. Capital that once flowed predictably between New York and London is increasingly threading a different path — from the Gulf to Asia and back again. In boardrooms from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong, bankers are noticing a shift. Middle Eastern issuers are finding deeper demand in Asian order books, …

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Sky-High Year: Air Arabia Closes 2025 with Record-Breaking $490 Million Profit

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The runway stretched longer than ever in 2025 for Air Arabia. The low-cost carrier turned in its strongest financial performance to date, sealing the year with a pre-tax net profit of AED 1.8 billion (approximately $490 million) — a 14% climb from the previous year. Revenue followed the same upward trajectory, rising 15% to cross …

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Taylor Swift Moves to Halt ‘Swift Home’ Trademark Bid Over Brand Confusion Fears

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Global pop icon Taylor Swift has stepped into a trademark battle, urging the U.S. government to deny registration of the phrase “Swift Home” to a bedding manufacturer, arguing that the branding strays too close to her own. In a filing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Swift’s company contended that the flowing, cursive “Swift” …

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Court Throws a Wrench in Plan to Strip South Sudanese of U.S. Safeguards

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In a striking rebuke to the current U.S. administration’s immigration overhaul, a federal judge in Boston has halted a push to rescind deportation protections for South Sudanese residents in the United States. The decision keeps in place temporary status for hundreds who have built lives here, at least for now. At the heart of the …

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Trump Picks White House Trade Defender for Bench at Center of Tariff Storm

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As his global tariff regime hangs in the balance before the nation’s highest court, President Donald Trump has moved to reshape the judiciary that could soon be flooded with refund claims from corporate America. On Thursday, Trump unveiled four judicial nominations — but one stood out for its timing and potential consequence. Kara Westercamp, currently …

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Judge Rebukes ICE in Minnesota: Court Says Detainees’ Right to Counsel Was Undermined

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A federal court has pulled up U.S. immigration authorities for what it described as a near-total breakdown of detainees’ access to lawyers during a recent enforcement sweep in Minnesota. In a sharply worded order, U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to halt rapid out-of-state transfers and ensure meaningful access …

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Court Halts Pentagon’s Bid to Strip Senator Mark Kelly of Rank and Benefits

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A federal judge in Washington has drawn a firm constitutional line, blocking the Pentagon from downgrading the retired military rank and pension of Senator Mark Kelly after he publicly urged service members to refuse unlawful orders. In a preliminary ruling, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon held that Kelly’s remarks fall squarely within the protection of …

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SBA Tightens the Gates: Green Card Holders Shut Out of Federal Small Business Loans

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The U.S. Small Business Administration is redrawing the boundary lines around who qualifies for its government-backed loans — and legal permanent residents are on the outside looking in. Under a new directive set to take effect March 1, only businesses entirely owned by U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals residing in the United States will be …

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