James Mitchell
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Business and Economy Editor
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UAE-India CEPA 2026: Trade Volumes, Benefits and Opportunities
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and India — signed in February 2022 and implemented from May 2022 — has fundamentally...
GCC Dollar Peg 2026: Why Gulf Nations Anchor Currencies to the USD
Five of the six GCC nations peg their currencies to the US dollar — a policy that has been in place for decades and...
Jebel Ali Port 2026: Gateway to Global Trade and GCC Logistics
Jebel Ali Port in Dubai — operated by DP World — is the largest container port in the Middle East and the ninth largest...
GCC Economic Integration 2026: How the Gulf Cooperation Council Shapes Regional Commerce
The Gulf Cooperation Council, established in Abu Dhabi in May 1981, enters 2026 at a moment of renewed momentum. After years in which intra-GCC...
GCC Stock Markets 2026: Tadawul, ADX, DFM Performance and Outlook
The Gulf Cooperation Council is home to some of the world's most liquid emerging markets. In 2026, the region's five principal stock exchanges —...
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Kuwait PACI Services & Digital ID 2026: Full Guide
How to use Kuwait's PACI services in 2026: update your address, activate the Kuwait Mobile ID, use the Sahel app and your digital Civil ID, step by step.
Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa 2026: Fees, Rules & How to Apply
Saudi tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.
Dubai H1 2026 Property Sales Hit AED286bn, Second-Highest Ever
Dubai recorded AED286.43 billion in real estate sales across 86,005 deals in H1 2026, the second-highest half-year on record, per DLD data.
UAE Residence Visa Renewal 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Renew your UAE residence visa in 2026: work and family visa steps, Emirates ID, medical test, documents, fees and grace period via ICP/GDRFA online.



