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FTSE 100 edges higher but US tech stocks wobble

The index closed up 11.70 points at 10,332.79.

Evening Standard

OPEC Suffers Stunning Blow as UAE Abandons Oil Cartel Following Strategic Pivot Toward Independent Production

The United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC sparks claims of 'the beginning of the end' for the group, unfolding amid Iran War–driven turmoil and uncertainty in the global oil industry.

International Business Times UK

UAE quits Opec in win for Trump as oil cartel weakened

US president has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices

The Guardian - UK

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UAE leaves OPEC to pursue "accelerated" production

The departure will make it tougher for OPEC to control output and prices.

Axios

UAE to leave Opec group of oil producers after six decades amid ‘volatility’ from Middle East energy shock

UAE’s withdrawal will leave the oil group with 11 member countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq

The Independent UK

UAE to leave Opec group of oil producers amid Middle East energy shock

The UAE joined Opec in 1967, and its departure will leave the oil cartel with 11 member countries including Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq.

Evening Standard

OPEC shocker as UAE leaves oil cartel days after negotiating swap lines with Scott Bessent’s Treasury

The petrodollar saga is taking another twist. The long, slow unraveling of the architecture that has governed global finance since 1974 continues.

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UAE Announces It Will Leave OPEC As Of Next Month Amid Cool Relations With Other Members

The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave the OPEC cartel and the wider OPEC+ group as of next month amid cooler relations with other members, particularly Saudi Arabia.

International Business Times

UAE leaves OPEC, citing national interest in 'a new energy age'

The UAE’s historic decision is a major blow to the alliance of oil producers, just as the global energy crisis is escalating over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but the Gulf state insists its decision “enhances the UAE’s ability to respond to evolving market needs."

Euronews

Sudan paramilitary leaders acquired £17.7m property portfolio in Dubai, investigation reveals

The RSF leadership, accused of committing genocide, used UAE as a ‘safe haven’ for family members and their wealth, records show

The Guardian - UK

'I just won’t quite be ready in time' – João Almeida out of Giro d'Italia with illness, Mikel Landa also not racing

UAE Team Emirates-XRG to head to Italy with changed team

Cycling Weekly

Scoop: Israel sent "Iron Dome" system and troops to UAE during Iran war

The unprecedented deployment of the system was not previously made public.

Axios

Teen charged with woman’s murder after extradition from the UAE

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The Independent UK

Teenager extradited from the UAE appears in court charged with woman’s murder

Enzo Bettamio is accused of killing Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, also known as Angela, in April 2024.

Evening Standard

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Cycling Weekly

Former UAE Team Emirates rider Cristian Camilo Muñoz dies after infection to knee injury

30-year-old crashed at the Tour du Jura last week, before being admitted to hospital in Spain

The Independent UK

The Latest: Standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order

Tensions have intensified in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

The Economic Times

US-bound engineering exports resilient; WANA shipments drop 51% amid West Asia tensions

Indian engineering exports hit a record US$122.43 billion in FY26. The US remained the top market despite tariffs. Exports to the UAE and Saudi Arabia saw declines. Germany, the UK, and China were key growth markets.

The Times of India

'Tell Putin to stop': Zelenskyy calls on 'big players' Donald Trump, PM Modi and Xi Jinping to put pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged global leaders, including PM Modi, to pressure Putin to end the war, stating mediation alone is insufficient. He emphasized unified international action over compromise. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bolstering defence ties in the Middle East, signing drone cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

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Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport Introduces ‘Shopping Pass’ for Non-Travellers

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$75 billion investment chief: Now is exactly the right time to double down in the Gulf

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Euronews

UK ambassador to UAE warns of regional risk but backs UAE resilience amid fragile Iran ceasefire

In an interview with Euronews, British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Edward Hobart said the fragile US-Iran ceasefire should pave the way to a lasting peace with "a clear way forward".

International Business Times UK

Gulf Evacuation Warning: 'Time Is Running Out' as Iran Adviser Urges Immediate Exit From UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait

A social media post urging evacuation from Gulf nations has caused concern, despite no official directives. The warning highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

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UAE officials reportedly warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars amid the Iran war

Any pivot away from the dollar by a top oil producer would represent a major threat to the currency’s supremacy.

The Times of India

UAE issues new school rules as students return to classrooms with strict safety measures

Over a million UAE students returned to classrooms on Monday, April 20, for a full-scale resumption of in-person learning after weeks of distance education. Strict safety protocols and a nationwide traffic management plan are in place, while hybrid learning options remain available for parents. The move signifies a broader return…

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Yuan for oil payments? UAE seeks US safety net amid Iran war - report

The UAE has requested a US financial safety net amid concerns that an Iran war could severely damage its economy and investor confidence. Talks included a currency-swap line proposal, as the UAE fears needing to use other currencies for transactions if dollar shortages arise.

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