The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most vital energy chokepoints, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf...
The UAE has signed up to work on the proposed Central Asia–South Asia (CASA) railway corridor with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which will form a new framework...
Dubai is going to tighten truck movement rules on major roads from October 1, 2026, according to the announcement outlined in the supplied brief. The measures...
Abu Dhabi’s “Museum Effect” is more than just an ambitious investment in culture. It is a conscious effort to turn museums, architecture and international cultural partnerships...
The Bab al-Mandab Strait is a waterway with a distinctly unique character. This is a small waterway between the Gulf of Aden & the Indian Ocean...
Investment appeal in the UAE has been one of the most visible properties for years. The skyscrapers, high-rise buildings and the ever-increasing value of transactions in...
As OpenAI launches GPT-6 ‘Astra’, a decision for thousands of young developers in the technology hubs of the Gulf is asking a painful question. The low-tech...
For struggling families, a drop in income is a serious event and a very thin margin between recovery and financial disaster. Households can end up in...
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement which was signed on August 7, 2026, is an ambitious step towards enhancing trilateral security...
The Strait of Hormuz has long existed as a key security challenge in the Gulf. A wide portion of the world’s petroleum and LNG supplies travel...
The UAE has welcomed food producers, agribusiness, and tech firms to join the high-level UN water security conversation this year...
Kuwait has requested a coordinated response to the issue of terrorism by the international community, stressing countries should adopt more...
Thailand has reached a deal with the UAE on a CEPA. This is Thailand’s first free trade agreement with a...
Flights from Abu Dhabi airport to Riyadh were suspended on October 9 and 10, 2026, with fear of attacks on...
Lusail International Circuit has announced the opening of the voluntary programme for the region of Qatar, set for the 2026...
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are developing joint rail plans to boost the cross-border connectivity infrastructure, and connectivity through the...
The UAE is keen to strengthen the economic relationship with the Singapore Market after H.E. Badr Jafar of the UAE...
On 8 October 2026, UAE President held talks with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the COP26 Climate...
15 UAE-based companies have been named in the top 15 companies for the UAE in the Forbes Middle East Fintech...
The tourism industry is booming in Saudi Arabia, and there are more options available than just the elements typical of...
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