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Group including 13 Israelis, 10 Thais and one Filipino freed, says Qatar
Christopher Hohn sets up Abu Dhabi base as group expands beyond traditional financial hubs of London and New York
Some captives held in Gaza to be freed in exchange for a four-day truce and release of Palestinian prisoners
Pressure grows for concerted action to end the violence
Prosecution case turns on a UK government deal to provide military communication networks
Agreement would free some held in Gaza in return for Palestinian women and children in Israel prisons
A falling oil price and the Israel-Gaza conflict create a potent backdrop for Sunday’s meeting of the oil cartel
Acquisition by Professional Fighters League comes as kingdom seeks to bolster its global presence in sports
Any breakthrough is expected to lead to a multi-day pause in Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Amos Hochstein tells FT energy markets are coping ‘fairly well’ despite pressure from two wars
Saudi Arabia prepares to prolong reductions into spring after price hits four-month low of $77
Pieces featuring Arabic or Hindi numerals, reflecting the region’s cultures, are gaining in popularity with collectors
Deals for over 100 aircraft on first day of Dubai air show cement industry rebound despite regional tensions
Guillaume Faury says curbs on selling Eurofighter are damaging to Germany’s reputation as an exporting nation
Also in this newsletter: Saudi Arabia bags the 2034 World Cup without a fight
Bob Stewart fined £600 over exchange with protester outside reception hosted by Bahraini embassy in London
Sponsorship diplomacy, intensive lobbying and Fifa rule changes cleared path for Gulf kingdom to host 2034 event
Kingdom resists efforts to broaden base of donors for poorer countries coping with consequences of environmental fallout
Country is home to powerful Iran-backed militant groups that have already begun to test Washington’s resolve
Move will accelerate kingdom’s push into football and broader expansion into global sport
Qatar-led negotiations felt to have been close to breakthrough last week but ground offensive set efforts back
Money laundering task force removes Panama from index and approves Gulf state for inspection on compliance
New Delhi expresses ‘shock’ over fate of ex-naval officers at a time when Gulf state is mediating in Israel-Hamas war
Gulf state takes plaudits for work in release of hostages that also draws attention to its relations with the Islamist group
Requirement for electronic authorisation will act as deterrent for up to 1mn visitors a year, it is feared
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