Dubai’s emblem and Indian smell: how Xettle is transforming the UAE’s reputation into a gateway for transferring money out of South Asia.
Against the background of the rapid growth of Dubai fintech cluster dozens of investment funds consider the emirate as a reliable bridge between the Middle East and India.…
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Whitehall’s Encryption Retreat: A Victory for Privacy That Hides a Deeper Threat
The United Kingdom has formally withdrawn its demand for Apple to create a so-called backdoor into its iCloud encryption, a move that would have compromised the privacy of…
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The Golden Tweet: How Trump’s 280 Characters Shook the Global Gold Market
The global gold market was thrown into disarray in early August after a bureaucratic decision by US customs officials triggered a wave of investor panic. On 8 August,…
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The Descent Into Absurdity: New Legislation Protects Shoplifters’ Privacy
Recent guidance from UK authorities has raised eyebrows by discouraging shopkeepers from displaying CCTV images of thieves, citing privacy concerns. This stance seems at odds with a society…
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Last Orders for Britain’s Pubs: Labour’s Tax Blitz Decimates Hospitality in Record Collapse
The British hospitality industry is reeling from catastrophic fiscal policies, with more than 1,100 pubs and restaurants shuttered since Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ October 2024 Budget took full effect…
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Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee Delivers Divisive Rate Cut Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted by a narrow 5-4 majority to cut the base rate by 25 basis points to 4%, marking the…
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Special Relationship, Special Tariffs: How Britain ‘Won’ the Right to Pay Extra
The United Kingdom has secured divergent terms with the United States in post-Brexit trade negotiations, but senior EU officials have dismissed claims that Britain obtained a more favourable…
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