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Ajman’s Industrial Engine Accelerates as New Factories and Investors Pour In

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Ajman’s manufacturing landscape is gathering pace, with 460 industrial establishments registered across the emirate during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring a steady rise in investor appetite and industrial activity. Officials at the Ajman Chamber said the emirate’s industrial expansion is being fuelled by a mix of strategic advantages — from modern infrastructure and investor-friendly …

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UAE Central Bank’s Relief Drive Channels AED6.2bn Into Businesses and Households

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The UAE’s banking sector continued to expand even as authorities rolled out a broad financial relief programme designed to cushion businesses and consumers from economic disruptions, according to the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The regulator said support extended under the package climbed to AED6.2 billion ($1.69 billion), covering measures such as deferred loan …

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IsDB Draws Strong Demand With $1 Billion Sukuk Debut of the Quarter

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The Islamic Development Bank moved confidently back into global debt markets this week, pricing a $1 billion five-year US dollar sukuk after attracting demand that comfortably outpaced supply. Investor appetite surged beyond $2.65 billion during the book-building process, a signal that high-grade Islamic paper continues to command strong attention despite a crowded issuance calendar. The …

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Gulf Tensions Cast Shadow Over Wynn’s Ras Al Khaimah Mega Resort

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The desert skyline of Ras Al Khaimah is still rising, cranes still moving, and thousands of workers remain on site — but the UAE’s biggest casino resort project is beginning to feel the weight of regional instability. Wynn Resorts has acknowledged that its $5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island development will not arrive exactly on …

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Abu Dhabi’s Financial Bet Keeps Drawing Wall Street Despite Regional Turbulence

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Missiles may be flying across the Gulf, but inside Abu Dhabi’s financial district, the mood is closer to expansion than retreat. Global investment heavyweights are continuing to plant flags in the UAE capital even as the Iran conflict stretches deeper into the region. Rather than scaring firms away, the instability appears to have sharpened Abu …

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Illinois Pushes Back Against Wall Street’s Growing Presence in Law Firms

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Illinois lawmakers are moving to draw a firmer line between attorneys and outside investors as new business models continue reshaping the legal industry. A revised proposal advancing through the state legislature would place strict limits on how non-lawyer-backed companies can interact with law firms, particularly in arrangements where firms outsource administrative operations in exchange for …

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New York Moves Toward Mask Ban for Police and ICE Officers During Operations

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New York is preparing to draw a sharper line between state authorities and federal immigration enforcement, with Governor Kathy Hochul backing a proposal that would bar law enforcement officers — including federal immigration agents — from concealing their faces during routine operations. The measure emerged as part of a broader agreement tied to the state’s …

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Wall Street Deal Secrets Probe Reaches Former Elite M&A Lawyer

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A former attorney from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz who later moved into investment banking has emerged as a central figure in one of the largest insider-trading crackdowns in recent years, according to people familiar with the investigation. The individual, identified by sources as Avi Sutton, is said to be the unnamed co-conspirator referenced in …

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Law Schools Open Summer Doors as Students Race Against Incoming Federal Loan Limits

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A quiet shift is unfolding across American law schools this year: some incoming students are not waiting for autumn orientation. They are showing up in May. The reason has little to do with academic ambition and everything to do with money. With new federal student loan restrictions set to arrive on July 1, a growing …

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Utah Court Keeps Cameras Rolling in Charlie Kirk Murder Case as Judge Pushes Key Hearing to July

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A Utah courtroom will remain open to television cameras in the high-profile murder case surrounding conservative activist Charlie Kirk after a judge refused a defense request to shut down live broadcasts and courtroom photography. Judge Tony Graf ruled that livestream coverage serves the broader public interest by giving people direct access to court proceedings and …

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