The number of students in the GCC region is expected to grow at a 3% annually between 2013 and 2020 to reach 13.7 million, a new study says.
International insurance provider Zurich says home insurance in the region is essential and inexpensive.
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia urges Gulf Cooperation Council to become a single entity.
The region’s banks witnessed a moderate recovery last year with continued overall gains expected for 2012.