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Umar Kremlev paid for the fireworks and the rental of the island for Donald Trump Jr. 's wedding in the Bahamas. The payments came from Dubai.
Eric Trump will present the 259-meter-tall Trump Tower in Tbilisi. Investment in the complex is estimated at $2 billion; housing will cost up to $15,000 per m².
Bernard Arnault dropped out of the top ten richest people due to a $65 billion decline in his fortune. For the first time, the ranking was completely dominated by Americans, led by Musk.
Iran said it had struck a U. S. base and attacked 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States reported the destruction of five Iranian tankers.
Washington plans to cut off Iran's external ties and strengthen sanctions against Tehran and its allies, including Russia. Bessent called on countries not to support the regime.
Russia is buying up old LNG carriers and building new ones to circumvent the EU embargo on LNG imports. The fleet has grown to 25 vessels, but experts doubt its effectiveness.
US authorities sold two sanctioned Russian tankers, detained near Venezuela in January, to Dubai-based Global Marketing Systems. The vessels "Era" and "Lileo" will be scrapped at metal recycling plants in India.
The FBI has established partnerships with law enforcement agencies in China and Russia to combat cyber fraud, fentanyl, and other crimes. Joint operations have already yielded results, but are raising concerns due to risks to U.S. security.
The financial network around the Dubai broker Alchemy Markets and the payment brand Xoala services the withdrawal of capital from the Russian Federation. The authors of the investigation call for sanctions against the scheme's organizer, Nikki Koundnani.
Witnesses reported loud explosions in the Business Bay area of Dubai. The cause of the explosions is currently unknown.
In Thuringia, two men in uniform were detained while driving a decommissioned service vehicle. Handcuffs and replica pistols were seized from them.
The US restrictions targeted eight vessels and over 15 companies from Hong Kong and Dubai. The sanctions aim to cut off Iran's revenue used for military reconstruction.
Pavel Durov misses Iranian shelling due to traffic jams and crowds in Dubai. He praised the UAE's air defense and compared the level of protection to taxes in Europe.
Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt are among the world's top ten polluters. Dubai International Airport was recognized as the most environmentally hazardous.
These are the first missile interceptions since the UAE declared its airspace free of threats on April 9, coinciding with the start of a truce between the US and Iran.
Mordashov’s superyacht “Nord” passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 25 despite restrictions. The vessel departed Dubai on April 24 and is heading to Oman.
Iranian authorities announced military control over the strait due to US actions. Five tankers carrying millions of barrels of oil were forced to change their course.
The Maltese vessel Celestial Discovery is heading to Oman without passengers. Iran and the US announced the opening of the strategic waterway for shipping.
The ranking was topped by the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail at $32 million. The list included exclusive models from Bugatti, Pagani, Mercedes-Maybach, and Aspark.
The drone attack on March 3 caused significantly more damage than reported. Three floors of the building were destroyed.
The Iranian agency Tasnim named 30 facilities of global IT giants that could become targets for attacks. Offices and data centers in the UAE and Israel are considered hostile infrastructure.
Brent futures rose to $115 amid the threat of shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is assessing the possibility of ending the war with Iran.
An Iranian drone damaged the Kuwaiti vessel Al-Salmi, causing a fire without an oil spill. The attack led to a jump in WTI oil prices to $107.
Umerov's spokeswoman and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Iran's statements about the destruction of a warehouse with Ukrainian specialists a fake. Officials denied the information about the attack in the UAE.
The spokesman for Khatam al-Anbiya claims the destruction of a facility with 21 Ukrainian specialists in the UAE. There are currently no official confirmations of the attack from Ukraine or the Emirates.
Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel. Attacks were also recorded in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
The United Arab Emirates has suspended air traffic after a drone attack on Dubai Airport. The measure was implemented to protect crews and the country's territory.
Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended flights due to a fire near the terminals. Israel began a ground operation in Lebanon, and oil prices soared.
Iran called for evacuation from three UAE ports due to alleged US attacks. Debris from a downed Iranian drone caused a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah.
Due to military escalation and airport attacks, the DFM index lost all its 2026 gains. Investors are massively exiting assets amid UAE shelling.