United Arab Emirates & MSCI

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been affected by Iran's strikes and is working to mitigate economic damage, with United Arab Emirates — Dubai pledging support to businesses. Its forces have also used Apache helicopters to shoot down Iranian drones.

MSCI: MSCI>>> is a container carrier that has shifted some increased fuel costs to customers through surcharges.

United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates>>> is among the Gulf allies urging restraint in the conflict, concerned about the economic impact of a prolonged or escalating conflict.

MSCI: MSCI>>>'s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down, reflecting the regional market downturn.

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been targeted by drone attacks, including on its Barakah nuclear power plant, and has condemned these actions as dangerous escalations. It is also a potential signatory to the Abraham Accords.

MSCI: MSCI, the world's largest shipping group, reported one of its vessels was struck by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port, highlighting the risks to commercial shipping in the region.

United Arab Emirates: One of the Gulf allies that urged restraint, concerned about potential Iranian attacks on its energy facilities. Its economy is sensitive to oil price swings.

MSCI: Asia-Pacific index fell on risk aversion. Its performance reflects regional sentiment.

United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is listed as one of the regional allies that approved the 'final points' of the US-Iran deal, indicating its support for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East.

MSCI: MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan jumped, indicating positive market sentiment in response to the peace deal hopes.