Abu Dhabi—now the world's richest city—manages US$1.7 trillion in assets, surpassing global competitors like Oslo and Beijing. With diversified investments in sectors like AI, healthcare, and renewable energy, it’s cementing its future as a global financial powerhouse.
OKX has officially launched in Dubai, offering 280 cryptocurrencies and 480 trading pairs, making it the first major global exchange to serve both retail and institutional clients in the UAE.
Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.
Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.
Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.