Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar fund to reduce Sainsbury’s stake after nearly two decades

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been a Sainsbury’s shareholder since 2007

Aramco

Aramco starts production at Jafurah gas plant as Phase 1 completes

The $100bn Jafurah project, estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas, is central to Aramco’s ambitions to become a major global player in natural gas and boost its gas production capacity

Bank of Singapore's Ranjit Khanna on navigating family wealth in the Middle East

From virtual to structured family offices: Navigating family wealth in the Middle East

As investment strategies evolve, families in the region are starting to formalise their wealth management

Travel trends for 2026 Getty Images- Image for illustrative purposes

Revealed: Here’s what travel will look like in 2026

Travel is getting personal, intentional and identity-driven, with Global Hotel Alliance pointing to a new kind of explorer, one who values meaning over mileage and experience over excess

Massive discounts, mega prizes: Sharjah’s 2025–2026 shopping promotions launched

Massive discounts, mega prizes: Sharjah’s 2025–2026 shopping promotions launched

Shoppers across Sharjah will gain access to wide-ranging discounts on leading local and international brands, while malls host entertainment shows

Tenable's Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Tenable’s Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, the kingdom’s ambition to build…

UAE: December 2025 fuel prices announced Getty Images

UAE announces fuel prices for December 2025

In November, prices dipped from October levels — for example, Super 98 dropped from Dhs2.77 to Dhs2.63

Khuloud Hassan Al Nowais on how the UAE's turned food security into a national mission

Khuloud Hassan Al Nowais on how the UAE’s turned food security into a national mission

With rising hunger, escalating waste, and a rapidly changing agricultural landscape, the UAE has built a model grounded in innovation, collaboration and measurable outcomes

Eid al Etihad 2025 free parking dubai-metro-timings-Image-courtesy-RTA

Eid Al Etihad 2025: Dubai announces free public parking, metro timings

Dubai Metro services will run on Saturday, November 2,9 from 5am to 1am the following day, and on Sunday, November 30 from 8am to 1am.

Red Sea Global's Brett Armitage on transforming Saudi's hospitality landscape

Red Sea Global’s Brett Armitage on sustainability, authenticity and transformative experiences

The group head of Global Branding and Marketing at Red Sea Global, on how story telling, collaboration and transformative guest journeys are placing the destination at the forefront of sustainable, human-led luxury

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

Traffic is set to rise from the UAE National Day weekend, when daily volumes are expected to average more than 294,000

Abu Dhabi city plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by year end

Sales activity strengthened in the third quarter, with more than 6,400 residential transactions recorded across apartments, villas and townhouses, led by off-plan deals

Multiply group acquires DOOH company London Lites

Multiply Media Group acquires DOOH company London Lites

London Lites currently operates more than 65 digital sites across central London, including The Cube at Flannels Oxford Street, and brings with it an established management team and expansion pipeline

It’s official: Dubai Square Mall announces opening date, cost

It’s official: Dubai Square Mall announces opening date, cost

By combining futuristic AI systems, sustainable design, and luxury urban living, Dubai Square aims to redefine the shopping mall experience

women in tech - image for illustrative purposes Getty Images Findings of Acronis study

Women say the tech ladder is steeper, Acronis study finds

More than eight in 10 women believe stronger representation at the top could shift culture, yet most still report bias, slower progression and heavier work-life demands

Dr Sudhindra Shamanna – Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Dubai on AI literacy in the Middle East

Building AI literacy: Preparing Middle East students for an ethical AI future

AI literacy isn’t just about technical skills; it also demands ethics and critical thinking, says Dr Shamanna

AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

TCL’s IoT-powered solutions integrate seamlessly with smart home platforms, enabling users to schedule usage, detect faults, and track energy consumption patterns directly from their smartphones

The FSRA’s new playbook: Third-party risk, board oversight, and cyber resilience

The FSRA’s new playbook: Third-party risk, board oversight and cyber resilience

The FSRA’s framework is ambitious, but it’s also achievable. With the right strategy, firms can meet the January 2026 deadline and position themselves as leaders in cybersecurity resilience

UAE's Modon invests in Wellington Lifestyle Partners to back major US equestrian development

UAE’s Modon invests in Wellington Lifestyle Partners to back major US equestrian development

The Abu Dhabi-based developer joins existing investors in Wellington Lifestyle Partners, marking its first direct equestrian-led investment in the US

GCC travel trends from Dragonpass Getty Images- image for illustrative purposes

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman lead regional travel expansion: Dragonpass

Bahrain recorded the highest lounge usage globally, at 1.35 per cent of passengers, ahead of major international hubs such as London Heathrow and Hong Kong

India’s Sunteck Realty enters UAE market with Dhs5bn Downtown Dubai project

The developer’s entry into Dubai comes as the UAE continues to attract record levels of global wealth

Meraas awards Dhs1.9bn construction contract for The Acres

Meraas awards Dhs1.9bn construction contract for The Acres

The Acres has been masterplanned around the expansive Halo Loop Park, connecting multiple neighbourhoods through green corridors, shared spaces and integrated community infrastructure

CEPA Connect 18 November 2025

How the UAE-Australia CEPA will open new avenues for trade, healthcare, green innovation

CEPA Connect convened senior officials and business leaders to explore how the UAE-Australia CEPA is set to boost trade, education, healthcare, and sustainable energy collaboration between the two nations

Healthcare insights image for illustrative purposes Getty Images

How UAE, Saudi are pushing healthcare regulatory reform, private-sector growth

Legislative reforms are driving structural transformation across the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s healthcare and life sciences landscape

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

noon and its partners are now focused on transitioning autonomous last-mile delivery from demonstration to day-to-day operational reality

UAE leaders-and AI-innovation Getty-Images-for-illustrative-purposes

UAE data leaders struggle with AI oversight, Dataiku report shows

While 56 per cent of data leaders worldwide believe a CEO will be forced out by 2026 over an AI-related failure, only 35 per cent of UAE respondents share that view

The new map of opportunity:Mohanad Yakout Senior Markets Analyst Scope Markets Where the smart money Is going in the GCC

The new map of opportunity: Where the smart money Is going in the GCC

The Gulf’s growing web of treaties is creating a more stable, rules-based environment that global capital prefers
 

AI’s reality check: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

AI vs jobs in 2026: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

As investors and operators reassess their bets, technology providers will be forced to seek new architectural and financial models

Oman’s growth momentum builds as non-oil sectors drive nearly 70% of GDP: GCC STAT

Oman’s growth momentum builds as non-oil sectors drive nearly 70% of GDP: GCC STAT

GDP reached $107.1bn in 2024, compared with $75.9bn in 2020, representing 41.1 per cent growth, GCC STAT figures showed

Dubai approves record Dhs302.7bn budget cycle for 2026–2028

Dubai approves record Dhs302.7bn budget cycle for 2026–2028

For 2026, Dubai has set expenditure at Dhs99.5bn, focused on development projects linked to the Dubai Plan 2033 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33