Community-led meetups and hackathons are powering genuine Web3 adoption across the GCC
Across the GCC, Saudi is projected to offer the highest average salary increase in 2026 at 4.6 per cent, followed by Qatar and Oman at 4.3 per cent
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
The Gulf’s growing web of treaties is creating a more stable, rules-based environment that global capital prefers
Total revenue fell 4 percent year-on-year in the quarter from the prior year period, to 49.2 billion riyals, while spending was at 50.6 billion riyals
Resilience in 2025 is not about predicting the next crisis. It is about proving that you can withstand it, with data that investors can trust, insights that are timely, and decisions that are visible, says Mirwani
GCCIA’s transmission system links the grids of all six Gulf Cooperation Council member states, stretching from Oman to Kuwait
Bilateral trade between the UAE and Chad currently stands at $1.9bn, having growing more than 30 per cent last year
From the UAE’s commemorative events to Oman’s consecutive national days, the holidays are poised to affect both the public and private sectors
Nahas exemplifies the new breed of leaders: not just marketing executives, but strategic partners who help organisations reinvent themselves
As global wealth creation enters a new era of higher rates, fragmented growth, and rapid technological disruption, Gulf investors are rethinking how to balance resilience, risk, and purpose
Looking ahead, supporting the gig economy is not simply a matter of finding short-term help; it’s about fundamentally reshaping talent strategy, says
This permanent price reduction strategy is more than just a response to inflation, it is a clear signal of IKEA’s dedication to delivering lasting value
By 2034, the tourism industry is expected to generate around 1.3 million new jobs, reflecting its potential to further bolster employment opportunities in the region
Among the evening’s most celebrated honourees was Gerald Lawless, executive and former CEO of Jumeirah Group, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award
Food consumption in the GCC is projected to grow on the back of demographic expansion, rising spending power and burgeoning tourism activity
The UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia invested $132bn abroad in the same period, accounting for 29 outbound and 10 inbound green FDI deals
The UAE’ central bank also reduced the base rate applied to its overnight deposit facility by 25 bps to 4.15 per cent, from 4.40 per cent, effective Thursday
Among all six GCC nations, Oman’s new Labour Law (Sultani Decree No. 53/2023) stands out as the most progressive and comprehensive
These projects are not mere infrastructural enhancements; they are the beating heart of a broader strategy to diversify economies
Alongside physical infrastructure, digital transformation is another defining force in the real estate landscape, says Khansaheb
The region’s 9 per cent AuM growth underscores its rising prominence as a hub for institutional and retail capital, says BCG’s Lukasz Rey
In the Gulf, the real decision-making power still lies in something far more human: relationships
The Everllence MEA MD shares the company’s focus on integrating proven technologies into existing operations to optimise efficiency
Unlike conventional AI assistants, Yasmina provides features uniquely tailored to the needs of Omani users
PwC noted that while Q3 is typically a quieter season for IPOs, a strong and diversified pipeline remains in place across the GCC
The service covers five main categories: tourism, business, medical, ayush-yoga, and conference visas
Seven new malls featuring luxury brands are scheduled to open across the UAE and Saudi Arabia by 2027, and these developments will definitely help boost the GCC luxury sector further, says Banda
The bill narrowly cleared its final hurdle in the House of Representatives, positioning it to become law following his signature on July 4
The UAE described the strike as a clear violation of the UN Charter and expressed its firm rejection of any act that jeopardises the security and safety of Qatar