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Economic Gathering in Dubai Tackles Future of Investments

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attends the inauguration of Italian ship Costa Deliziosa in Port Rashid Dubai, February 23, 2010. REUTERS/Mosab Omar
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attends the inauguration of Italian ship Costa Deliziosa in Port Rashid Dubai, February 23, 2010. REUTERS/Mosab Omar
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Economic Gathering in Dubai Tackles Future of Investments

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attends the inauguration of Italian ship Costa Deliziosa in Port Rashid Dubai, February 23, 2010. REUTERS/Mosab Omar
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attends the inauguration of Italian ship Costa Deliziosa in Port Rashid Dubai, February 23, 2010. REUTERS/Mosab Omar

Dubai is set to showcase opportunities for growth, innovation and future investments in its key sectors, supporting the UAE’s 2021 National Plan, through a program to be held in October under the titled of “Dubai Investment Week”.
The event aims to provide the investor community with a comprehensive view of growth opportunities, partnerships, innovation and the future of investment in all vital sectors that support the objectives of the UAE National Agenda 2021 and the Dubai 2021 Plan, a statement by the Dubai government said on Sunday.
The statement noted that Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the launch of the “Dubai Investment Week” program “follows a careful review of the current and future investment issues and trends to strengthen partnership with the UAE and global investors.”
“His Highness directed to continue working on enhancing the business readiness of Dubai, its attractiveness to receive sustainable foreign investments and the public-private partnerships in all fields,” the statement noted.
“Sheikh Hamdan said that the sustainability of FDI flows in recent years, despite global economic volatilities, is a clear demonstration of the confidence of the investor community in the plans and initiatives of the Government of Dubai and the vital role played by the emirate as a major hub in the global economy,” it added.
The event will be held from 15-19 October 2017 at the Emirates Towers Hotel and will see several discussion forums that highlight global and economic trends that concern policy makers and investors.
The program also features a forum dedicated to sustainable investment to promote regional and international integration initiatives to facilitate FDI flows in sustainable development projects, according to the statement.
Participants will include leaders in the government sector, international and regional companies and representatives of banks and investment funds, as well as official delegations, experts and specialists from international institutions and expert houses.

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Hormuz LNG Traffic Hits Highest in October since Iran War Began

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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Hormuz LNG Traffic Hits Highest in October since Iran War Began

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

The monthly ‌tally of laden liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz reached its highest in October since the US-Iran conflict disrupted shipping this year, vessel tracking data showed.

-Last month, 31 LNG tankers went through the key waterway, according to data from S&P Global Energy, of which 23 were loaded at Ras Laffan in Qatar and eight at Das Island in ‌the United Arab Emirates.

-October exports were the highest ‌since ⁠February when the war ⁠started and were up from September's corresponding tally of 23 vessels exiting the strait, the data showed.

-"We are looking at UAE back to pre-war transit levels and Qatar at over 30% of pre-war Hormuz transits," said Eric ⁠Yep, a senior principal analyst at S&P ‌Global Energy.

-Kpler's ‌shiptracking data showed 42 LNG cargoes were loaded in ‌October, up from 27 in September.

-The ‌changes come as Ras Laffan's October loadings reached 35 cargoes, surpassing 2.7 million tons, the highest since the war started, according to Kpler data. Qatar exported ‌nearly 6.2 million tons in February.

-Two of the vessels carrying LNG ⁠from ⁠Ras Laffan that exited the strait subsequently conducted ship-to-ship (STS) transfers off the coast of Oman's Sohar anchorage, Kpler data showed. The SC Prestige transferred LNG to the BW ENN Crystal Sky, which is now bound for South Korea.

-The Al Mafyar moved its LNG to Shandong Redwood and Ejnan, both of which delivered the cargoes to Pakistan.

-Das Island exports held steady at seven loadings in October, flat with September, Kpler data showed.

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Gold Prices Ease as Focus Shifts to US Inflation Data

The People's Bank of China's gold holdings increased by 830,000 ounces in October (Reuters)
The People's Bank of China's gold holdings increased by 830,000 ounces in October (Reuters)
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Gold Prices Ease as Focus Shifts to US Inflation Data

The People's Bank of China's gold holdings increased by 830,000 ounces in October (Reuters)
The People's Bank of China's gold holdings increased by 830,000 ounces in October (Reuters)

Gold prices eased on Tuesday as investors locked in profits after bullion's more than 1% rally in the previous session and awaited US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path.

Spot gold was down 0.4% at $4,124.42 per ounce, as of 0618 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.5% to $4,133.00.

"It's just ‌a bit of ‌churn in the market. Prices are ‌easing back ⁠from the highs ⁠reached during the US session, which could be attributed to profit-taking," said Kyle Rodda, senior financial market analyst at Capital.com.

"If we continue to see a situation where the US does not want to escalate the conflict in the Middle East and oil prices are reversing as a result, that'd be very ⁠beneficial for gold because of its impact on ‌the dollar, inflation and interest ‌rate expectations," Rodda said.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans ‌to hold off on new military strikes against Iran for ‌the time being after appeals from countries in the region, including from Qatar's prime minister in White House talks. Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous day, Reuters said.

Meanwhile, the US central bank ‌should move its monetary policy "with care" as it maps a response to inflation that remains its ⁠greatest risk, ⁠Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin said on Monday, adding he had no base case for what should be done at the December meeting.

Traders currently see an 84% chance that the US Fed will raise rates in December, according to CME's FedWatch tool.

Higher interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion, reducing its appeal.

Investors now await the consumer price index report, due later in the day, followed by the producer price index data on Friday.

Among other metals, spot silver slid 0.3% to $53.22 per ounce, platinum steadied at $1,577.57 and palladium dropped 0.2% to $1,039.16.

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Oil Falls as Trump Downplays Prospect of Escalation with Iran

Oil prices are set for a sharp weekly decline amid expectations of a de-escalation in the Iran war following election losses suffered by Trump's party (Reuters).
Oil prices are set for a sharp weekly decline amid expectations of a de-escalation in the Iran war following election losses suffered by Trump's party (Reuters).
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Oil Falls as Trump Downplays Prospect of Escalation with Iran

Oil prices are set for a sharp weekly decline amid expectations of a de-escalation in the Iran war following election losses suffered by Trump's party (Reuters).
Oil prices are set for a sharp weekly decline amid expectations of a de-escalation in the Iran war following election losses suffered by Trump's party (Reuters).

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, adding to the previous day's losses after US President Donald Trump downplayed the need for military action against Iran "at this point", easing fears of sustained supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Brent crude futures declined 70 cents, or 0.75%, to $91.88 a barrel by 0246 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell 78 cents, or 0.90%, to $86.07 a barrel. Both benchmarks had fallen 1% earlier in the session.

Brent settled down 5.85% in the previous session after sliding to its lowest since ‌August 31.

Trump said ‌on Monday he plans to hold off ‌on ⁠new military strikes against ⁠Iran for the time being after appeals from countries in the region, including from Qatar's prime minister in White House talks.

Trump, in a Reuters interview and a later appearance in the White House press briefing room, said he plans to keep up a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz for now.

"The market continues to prioritize President Trump's ⁠more conciliatory tone toward Iran since the midterms," ‌said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at ‌KCM Trade.

"While attacks on shipping around the Strait of Hormuz are still occurring, ‌they have not escalated in a way that has forced a ‌fresh risk premium into the market," he said.

On the supply side, OPEC oil output rose in October, a Reuters survey found, led by gains in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq despite continued constraints on exports.

Brent has retreated ‌about 22% from the six-month high of $118 it touched on October 30 as fears that ⁠Trump might step ⁠up attacks on Iran following the US midterms have eased, however there is still concern shipping could be disrupted.

"Despite the recent selloff, prices are unlikely to fall below $90 per barrel for Brent without more durable signs of de-escalation and a US-Iran deal," Gregory Brew, a senior analyst with Eurasia Group said in a note.

"At the same time, risks to shipping remain high, as Iran continues to attack vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz," Brew said.

Elsewhere, Russian and Ukrainian officials planned to meet on Tuesday for two days of US-brokered talks — their first since February — after Trump suggested last week that a broad peace deal was possible in their 4-1/2-year-old war and could incorporate Europe's security.