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This week’s Middle East business news: From Trump’s Gulf tour to mega energy deals

As US President Donald Trump announced plans to visit the Gulf in May, Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil and gas company ADNOC signed major deals with China, and Saudi Aramco agreed to co-develop new technology with Chinese EV leader BYD.

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This week’s Middle East business news: From Trump’s Gulf tour to mega energy deals
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<p>This week saw the announcement of a potential Saudi-backed investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, new Bahrain-US deals and DP World’s interest in Syria’s Port of Tartus.</p>
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AI investments and Syria’s development – this week's business headlines from the Middle East
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<p>Jordan is securing new sources of investment to drive economic growth. CNN’s Eleni Giokos speaks to the Jordanian Minister of Investment to explore how he plans to strengthen investor confidence to shape its economic future.</p>
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Oil prices climb, Emirates makes a splash in Paris, and Careem exits Pakistan
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<p>Flying cars moved a step closer to reality in Oman, OceanQuest debuted at the UN Ocean Conference, and it was announced that Syria will soon reconnect to the Swift payment system.</p>
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Flying cars for Oman and Syria's payment system recovery: This week’s business headlines from the Middle East
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<p>CNN speaks to Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan Region, to discuss how it is positioning itself as not just a gateway to Iraq but also a destination in its own right. </p>
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<p>Iraq's Kurdistan Region is tapping into its cultural and natural wealth to grow its tourism sector. CNN explores how it is marketing itself to international visitors and investors.</p>
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New investments land in Kurdistan
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Flying taxis and AI-powered drones: This week’s business headlines from the Middle East
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Top three clicks: Headlines from the Middle East this week
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<p>Jordan has unveiled a state-of-the-art air cargo hub at Queen Alia International Airport, China’s WeRide has launched its first fully driverless Robotaxi trial in Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia’s PIF has announced a $170 billion investment push into Europe by 2030.</p>
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From Robotaxis to a high-tech cargo hub: This week’s business headlines from the Middle East
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