The US president said that more talks between the US and Iran will take place later this week.

After February's election, Bangladesh’s economy is being shaken by the rise in prices of oil and gas, a potential fall in remittances, increased shipping costs and Trump's latest tariffs, as the war in the Middle East continues.

Financial markets in the Middle East, Apac and across the world are being hit as the price of a barrel of crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil surges above $100; the impact on aluminium is another issue.

Energy prices are rising, stock markets are falling and flights remain cancelled as Iran continues attacks on countries across the Middle East, as Israel and the US ramp up pressure.

The global investment firm is planning an office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market later this year, with Benno Klingenberg-Timm, head of institutional for Europe and Asia, readying to relocate to the region.

Jalal Almarhoon previously worked for BNP Paribas in Saudi Arabia.

The Chinese global PC firm has appointed a Middle East leadership team, while its regional headquarters will be in Riyadh's Al Majdoul Tower.

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As oil moves above $115 a barrel, Apac governments are scrambling to reduce energy demand as the OECD sees US inflation rising to 4.2% this year. Markets are bracing for more turmoil as the war escalates with the Houthis joining the fight.

Ian Johnston, chief executive, Dubai Financial Services Authority, is confident the growing flows between Asia and the Middle East will continue.