5 h. ago Abu Dhabi firm to invest $2bn in Binance using Trump’s crypto venture

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 will be used to close MGX’s investment in world’s biggest crypto exchangeA stablecoin launched by Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial cryptocurrency venture is being used by an Abu Dhabi investment firm for its $2bn investment in crypto exchange Binance, one of World Liberty’s co-founders said on Thursday.World Liberty, which aims to allow people to access financial services without intermediaries like banks, said in March it would launch USD1, a dollar-pegged stablecoin backed by US treasuries, dollars and other cash equivalents. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago TUI launches 1,200 new hotels including Greece, Turkey, Canaries and Balearics

There are also new breaks in Italy, Kenya, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Cape Verde and Morocco

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8 d. ago Seven family days out in Abu Dhabi from bonkers waterslides to indoor skydiving

Lisa takes on wild rides, theme parks and explores places of worship during her trip to this cultural landmark. Reflecting on her trip, she offers advice to visitors wanting to know more.

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1 week ago Egyptian billionaire Sawiris says ‘Tory incompetence’ forced him to quit UK

Aston Villa co-owner blames past Conservative governments, not the Labour chancellor, as he redomiciles to Italy and Abu Dhabi

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2 w. ago Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird evaluating takeover of UK’s Telegraph newspaper

Plan would reduce stake of Abu Dhabi-based IMI to overcome objections of British government on grounds of foreign control

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2 w. ago What's driving the remarkable deals rush from Abu Dhabi owned house builder London Square?

Aldar owned London Square has already swooped on 15 sites in London in less than 18 months

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2 w. ago Inside Peter Andre's family trip to Abu Dhabi as he 'nearly passes out'

Peter Andre was holidaying in the United Arab Emirates and despite describing it as a "very fun week", reveals he almost passed out on an excursion with Emily and their children

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2 w. ago Peter Andre reveals he 'nearly passed out' during family holiday to Abu Dhabi

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Andre reveals what happened on his recent family holiday which almost caused him to 'pass out', as he also opens up on his daughter's very special milestone

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2 w. ago Should you invest in Africa's mobile boom? FTSE 250 tower firm Helios eyes first shareholder payouts

African mobile penetration will break the 50 per cent mark this year, propelled by the liberalisation of the telecoms sector and competition to drive prices lower.

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3 w. ago Abu Dhabi steps up US gas investment over hopes of industry boom

Gulf state buys significant stake in US shale operations amid Trump administration’s pledge to unleash energy exports

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3 w. ago Ksenia Karelina: Ballerina freed from Russian jail and flying to US in Moscow

Ksenia Karelina left for the US on a plane from Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning, her lawyer said

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3 w. ago Justice Department scraps its crypto enforcement unit as Trump loosens restrictions on industry

The unit that helped investigate Binance and Tornado Cash ‘shall be disbanded effective immediately,’ according to a memo

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3 w. ago Rare blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi

A rare blue diamond was on display Tuesday at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world’s rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital

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3 w. ago How ‘crypto president’ Trump caused biggest crash in history

More than $1.3 trillion has been wiped from the market since January, writes Anthony Cuthbertson, as pro-Trump investors lament ‘self-induced economic nuclear winter’

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3 w. ago How Trump's tariffs will impact crypto: From Bitcoin to Ethereum, world

There are fears that the huge tariffs imposed on America's trading partners, will mean firms will find it harder to do business abroad and the fall in trade will lead to global economic recessions.

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4 w. ago Pérez in talks with teams about F1 return as Lawson reflects on demotion

Former Red Bull driver was replaced two years earlyNew Zealander says he didn’t see own demotion comingThe former Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez says he is in talks with Formula One teams about a return to the grid after having his contract ended two years early. The 35-year-old Mexican, who won six races during his 14 years in F1, was replaced at Red Bull this season by Liam Lawson, who also struggled and was quickly demoted after two races. “Especially last year, I didn’t get to show what I’m able to do as a driver,” Pérez told the F1 website. “Now, all of a sudden, people realise how difficult the car is to drive.”Pérez said he had been “approached by a few teams since Abu Dhabi”, a reference to his final race last December as teammate to the eventual champion, Max Verstappen. “There are a few very interesting projects out there. It’s good to be in this position knowing that people are keen on you as a drive,” he said. “People have short memories in F1. People realise that my posit...

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