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<title>The Shattering of Iran&#45;UAE Ties and Its Future</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iran and the UAE are bound by historic trade and migration networks and, more recently, by Dubai&#039;s role as a key hub for Iran to the global economy. Iranian missiles have shattered those ties. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:13:37 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Afshin Molavi</dc:creator>
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<title>Emerging Markets Monitor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Strait of Hormuz is in crisis, disrupting the global economy. Asia, in particular, faces a coming storm with a prolonged closure -- the Strait carries the lifeblood of Asia&#039;s economy. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Afshin Molavi</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[ Emerging markets ETFs’ rally has been somewhat of a surprise: They own shares of companies in less-developed nations. For decades, these stocks took a backseat with investors who would rather pay up for shares of giant companies in developed nations like the U.S. But now, many factors are working in emerging markets’ favor. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Afshin Molavi</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[ Key Stories Shaping Emerging Markets: Thai Election Fuels Stock Market Rise, EM Rises as Wall Street Looks Global, The Race for Brazil Rare Earths, US-Bangladesh Trade Deal, Uber Buys Getir Stake from Mubadala ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:20:54 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Afshin Molavi</dc:creator>
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