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Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster

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China suffers another setback in effort to de-dollarize global finance as anchor in the greenback’s dominance quietly exits Beijing’s payment scheme
China suffers another setback in effort to de-dollarize global finance as anchor in the greenback’s dominance quietly exits Beijing’s payment scheme

Saudi Arabia’s central bank dropped out of China’s mBridge digital payment platform last year.

By Jason MaSeptember 21, 2026
Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
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The Gulf’s female startup ecosystem is flourishing. So, where’s the funding?  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 16, 2026
The Middle East’s female founders are on the rise. Why isn’t the funding following?
The Middle East’s female founders are on the rise. Why isn’t the funding following?
By Melissa HancockSeptember 16, 2026
Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude’s other chokepoint
Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude’s other chokepoint
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Saudi’s Humain turns to outside investment as the kingdom reins in fiscal spending 
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Big Oil embraces global exploration again as Chevron returns to Libya
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In 2026, it’s time for CEOs to rethink HQs and look to Dubai’s playbook for growth
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Devon Energy CEO: $26 billion Coterra merger marries two “crown jewels” as merger mania returns to the oilfield
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