Layla Hassan

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Senior Correspondent, Gulf & GCC Affairs

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UAE Economy Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2026: 1.4 Million Companies, 250,000 New Businesses in a Single Year

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The UAE's GDP growth forecast has been upgraded to 5% for 2026, as the Ministry of Economy confirms the total number of active companies has surpassed 1.4 million — a 118.7% increase since 2021 — with 250,000 new businesses registered in 2025 alone.

Dubai Rent Prices June 2026: Which Areas Are Falling, Where Demand Holds, and What Tenants Should Do Now

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Dubai rent prices in June 2026 have softened by an average of 6.7 per cent emirate-wide, with premium areas like Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah seeing drops of up to 15 per cent, as 120,000 new units entering the market shift negotiating power firmly toward tenants.

Gulf Residents Embrace Staycations as Five-Star UAE Hotels Drop Rates to Unprecedented Lows

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Gulf residents are turning to staycations in record numbers as regional geopolitical tensions and rising international travel costs make domestic options more attractive, while UAE five-star hotels offer summer packages at prices that would have been unimaginable a year ago.

Why Dubai Remains One of the World’s Safest Cities for Visitors and Residents in 2026

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In a world where news travels instantly and uncertainty spreads faster than reassurance, Dubai's position as a globally safe, stable and welcoming city deserves...

Kuwait 2026: Rediscovering the Gulf’s Original Trading Hub and Its Vision for the Future

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Kuwait City does not often top travel wish lists. Sandwiched between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, with a coastline on the Gulf and a skyline...
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Doha vs Dubai 2026: Which Gulf City Is Better for Business, Living and Investment?

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Two cities. Two visions. Two Gulf states reshaping global...

Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule, Group H Fixtures and How to Watch from the Gulf

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Saudi Arabia is in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, with matches on June 16, 21 and 26. Here is the complete fixture schedule with Gulf kick-off times and where to watch across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Riyadh Air Takes Off: Saudi Arabia’s New Airline Launches Commercial Flights with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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Riyadh Air launched its first commercial passenger flights on June 10, 2026, operating Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on a Riyadh–London Heathrow route, with Dubai, Cairo, Madrid and Manchester routes launching through July. The airline plans a fleet of 72 Dreamliners.

GCC Races to Build Hormuz Alternatives: Pipelines, Ports, and Rail Accelerate as Strait Disruption Hits Trade

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GCC nations are fast-tracking pipelines, port expansions, and rail connections to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, the UAE's Habshan-Fujairah bypass, Oman's Indian Ocean ports, and Etihad Rail are all being accelerated as the 2026 Hormuz disruption makes alternative routing a commercial and strategic emergency.
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