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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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After Casinos and Gambling Halls, Why Did the UAE Legalize Betting?

After Casinos and Gambling Halls, Why Did the UAE Legalize Betting?

3 months ago

While the U.S. tightly restricts gambling and betting platforms and sharply limits their advertising, the UAE is moving in the opposite direction, racing to legalize gambling, sports betting, and related digital platforms.

Beyond U.S. Sanctions: What’s Driving the Successive Failures of Iranian Banks?

Beyond U.S. Sanctions: What’s Driving the Successive Failures of Iranian Banks?

4 months ago

Ayandeh Bank collapsed from corruption, mismanagement, and debt, worsened by U.S. sanctions, and was absorbed by Bank Melli.

Libya’s Central Bank Under Scrutiny as 10 Billion Dinars of Unknown Origin Spark Questions

Libya’s Central Bank Under Scrutiny as 10 Billion Dinars of Unknown Origin Spark Questions

5 months ago

Political and institutional divisions in Libya have severely damaged the economy, as the Central Bank uncovered billions of dinars of unknown origin circulating in the country.

No Stop Sanctions: What’s Behind Washington’s Pressure on Iran’s Militias in Iraq?

No Stop Sanctions: What’s Behind Washington’s Pressure on Iran’s Militias in Iraq?

5 months ago

Less than a month after sanctioning four Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Washington imposed a new wave of sanctions that targeted Iraqi officials and state institutions accused of laundering money for Tehran’s government.

Rolling the Dice: This Is How UAE Is Legalizing Gambling

Rolling the Dice: This Is How UAE Is Legalizing Gambling

a year ago

UAE's legalization of gambling raises serious concerns about money laundering and corruption, undermining its commitment to Islamic law.

Why Did the UAE Establish a General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority After Facilitating Prostitution?

Why Did the UAE Establish a General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority After Facilitating Prostitution?

2 years ago

On September 3, 2023, the UAE announced the establishment of the GCGRA, marking a significant step toward legalizing gambling for the first time in a Gulf country.