Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

Saudi’s business boost: Here are the latest tax exemptions

The campaign includes tax and customs exemptions, streamlined visa issuance, and financial equivalence exemptions for foreign professionals

Hop on: Dubai’s RTA offers free bus service for Easter weekend

This initiative aligns with the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership to foster coexistence, tolerance, and harmony within society

Plan to start a business in Oman? This is what you need to know

Expatriates employed under contracts with government or private entities may establish a company under the Foreign Capital Investment Law

Saudi's new rule: All types of visas allow holders to perform Umrah

Umrah travel expansion: 2.5m airline seats targeted for pilgrims

Target markets include Europe, the Gulf, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and Indonesia, in line with the National Tourism Strategy

Dubai Marathon opens registration for 25th edition

Dubai Marathon opens registration for 25th edition

Dubai Marathon’s 25th edition is set to take place on February 1, 2026.

Travelling for Hajj? Here’s what you need to know

Thanks to technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, expatriates working during Hajj no longer need to visit Jawazat offices in person to obtain their permits

Strange weather in UAE: Country sees 13.2°C amid fog, dust storm

Visibility dropped to less than 1,500 metres at Dubai International Airport and below 2,000 metres at Al Maktoum International Airport

Kuwait unites oil giants: Merger of KNPC, KIPIC begins

The merger is based on well-studied legal and professional foundations aimed at strengthening Kuwait’s oil sector companies under KPC

Institutional approach to family wealth management is key: Report

An institutional approach to family wealth management is key: Report

The whitepaper, titled ‘The Multi-Family Office Advantage’, was launched at a roundtable hosted by Lighthouse Canton in collaboration with the DIFC’s Family Wealth Centre

M42, Toshiba to launch region's first heavy-ion cancer therapy facility

M42, Toshiba to launch region’s first heavy-ion cancer therapy facility

Heavy-ion therapy enables targeted treatment with minimal impact on healthy tissue and reduced risk of secondary cancers

Hajj 2025: Saudi announces new hotel, accommodation rule

This directive will take effect starting April 29 (Dhul Qada 1, 1446) and will remain in force until the end of the Hajj season

Dubizzle snaps up Property Monitor in real estate data play

The acquisition strengthens Dubizzle Group’s leadership in real estate classifieds and technology

Dubai traffic: RTA mulls flexible working hours, remote work policies

The RTA has also awarded a Dhs786 million contract in early April for the construction of a new bridge to improve connectivity between Bur Dubai and the Dubai Islands

By the numbers: Why Dubai International Airport is world’s busiest

The airport welcomed 92.3 million guests in 2024, surpassing its previous all-time high of 89.1 million in 2018

Saudi space economy reaches $8.7bn in 2024, CST announces

Saudi space economy reaches $8.7bn in 2024, CST announces

The Saudi space market is projected to reach $5.6bn by 2035, supported by advancements in space technologies

Decoding the Saudi consumer: Ghassan Harfouche talks brand strategy

Decoding the Saudi consumer: Ghassan Harfouche talks brand strategy

Here are insights into changing consumer behaviours, influence of digital platforms and key shifts shaping the kingdom’s brand landscape

DIFC company registrations surge by 34% in 2023

Standard Chartered, OKX roll out crypto collateral pilot in Dubai

It’s the first such initiative to bring together a major global bank, a regulated crypto platform and a traditional asset manager to support secure crypto trading for institutions

Majid Al Futtaim to launch over 30 new stores in GCC

Majid Al Futtaim’s expansion in luxury retail builds on a record-setting 2024, which saw a 26 per cent increase in revenue

Dubai’s Global Village announces last day of season 29

The entertainment destination still has several exciting events lined up before the season concludes

Hajj 2025: 5 important rules you need to know

The Ministry announced that April 13, 2025 (Shawwal 15, 1446 AH), is the final date for Umrah visa holders to enter Saudi Arabia

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ADX Q1 trading soars on foreign, institutional inflows

ADX’s market capitalisation climbed by 3.2 per cent year-on-year to exceed Dhs2.93tn at the end of Q1 2025

Saudi Arabia, US on ‘pathway’ to civil nuclear agreement

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is seeking to generate substantial renewable energy and reduce emissions

ADNOC, OMV to establish $60bn global polyolefins entity

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC mulls bid for Aethon’s US natural gas assets

Deliberations regarding the US energy-focused investment firm’s assets also involve other parties

Saudi's new rule: All types of visas allow holders to perform Umrah

Hajj 2025: Last summer pilgrimage for the next 16 years

The news has been welcomed by millions of pilgrims who, in recent years, have dealt with extreme heat during Hajj

Forging a greener future: EMSTEEL's group CEO on rethinking steel, sustainability, and innovation

EMSTEEL’s group CEO on rethinking steel, building materials, sustainability and innovation

Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi discusses how EMSTEEL is leveraging AI, green hydrogen, carbon capture, and smart manufacturing to decarbonise operations, improve efficiencies, and expand its global footprint

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Extra baggage room: flydubai to expand onboard luggage space

Passengers are increasingly connecting bin capacity with the room they expect for their carry-on bags

Full list: The UAE’s 27 CEPA agreements and counting

The UAE’s CEPA agreements are aimed at lowering trade barriers with key global partners

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EU, UAE eye closer trade ties as CEPA talks set to begin

The talks will focus on trade in goods, services, investment and deepening cooperation in strategic sectors

Dubai’s RTA adopts new technology for road assessment

The technology also enables safe and efficient inspection of elevated assets along highways and major roads

Dubai’s food scene: Emirate ranks second globally as gastronomy capital

Dubai also topped the list for offering the most variety of dining experiences, ahead of Paris and Singapore