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Vietnam FTA push raises pressure on Thai exporters in Gulf markets
Vietnam FTA push raises pressure on Thai exporters in Gulf markets
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Vietnam is accelerating a new generation of FTAs to expand into the Middle East and South Asia, a strategy that could increase competitive pressure on Thai exporters.UAE’s OPEC exit seen as ‘seismic shift’ as Abu Dhabi moves to sell oil before demand fades
UAE’s OPEC exit seen as ‘seismic shift’ as Abu Dhabi moves to sell oil before demand fades
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Analyst Krissada Boonruang says the UAE’s OPEC withdrawal is a geopolitical turning point, driven by a “sell before the world changes” strategy.UAE quits OPEC from May 1 in major shake-up for global oil market
UAE quits OPEC from May 1 in major shake-up for global oil market
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Abu Dhabi says it will leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1 after a strategic review, as the Iran war keeps Hormuz flows tight and markets volatile.Phiphat says UAE investor interested in EEC theme park; outcome on ‘Disneyland’ push expected by end-2026
Phiphat says UAE investor interested in EEC theme park; outcome on ‘Disneyland’ push expected by end-2026
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Deputy PM Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says he is pursuing a global theme park investment for the EEC’s EECiti project, with interest from an Abu Dhabi investor and hopes to know by end-2026 whether a “Disneyland” project could proceed.UAE’s Fujairah port hit by drone attack, oil loading suspended
UAE’s Fujairah port hit by drone attack, oil loading suspended
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Two sources said the UAE's Fujairah port suspended oil-loading operations after a drone attack sparked a fire in the petroleum industrial zone.Dubai airport suspends flights temporarily after Iranian drone attack
Dubai airport suspends flights temporarily after Iranian drone attack
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended flights after an Iranian drone strike hit a fuel tank nearby, causing a fire and prompting evacuations.Western powers boost air-defence support for Gulf allies after Iranian missile and drone attacks
Western powers boost air-defence support for Gulf allies after Iranian missile and drone attacks
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
The United States, Australia, France and the UK are stepping up support for Gulf partners after Iran launched missiles and drones at targets in the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, prompting fresh air-defence deployments and patrols.UAE Repels Hundreds of Iranian Missiles and Drones as Officials Vow Firm but Measured Response
UAE Repels Hundreds of Iranian Missiles and Drones as Officials Vow Firm but Measured Response
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Abu Dhabi says air defences intercepted 172 ballistic missiles and 755 drones while calling for dialogue to end the worst regional escalation in decadesUAE mandates free hotel stays for 20,000 stranded tourists as Middle East airspace shuts
UAE mandates free hotel stays for 20,000 stranded tourists as Middle East airspace shuts
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Dubai and Abu Dhabi authorities to foot the bill for displaced travellers, banning check-outs as regional security crisis halts thousands of flightsUAE tops world for generative AI use as Singapore follows close behind
UAE tops world for generative AI use as Singapore follows close behind
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Microsoft’s Global AI Adoption in 2025 report finds a stark regional divide in AI use, with the UAE and Singapore standing out far above global averages as public-sector strategy, investment and trust shape adoption.