Layla Hassan

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Senior Correspondent, Gulf & GCC Affairs

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Dubai Sellers Cut AED 2.36 Billion From Asking Prices as Supply Wave Hits 2026 Market

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Sellers across Dubai have reduced asking prices by a combined AED 2.36 billion across 3,292 properties, reflecting a softening in secondary market demand as a record supply pipeline approaches delivery.

Dubai Summer Surprises 2026: Dates, Deals and Everything You Need to Know (July 2–August 30)

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Dubai's most beloved summer festival is back — and this year's edition is the biggest in its history. Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 (DSS) runs...

Saudi Arabia Economy 2026: GDP, Oil Dependency, Vision 2030 Diversification and Outlook

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Saudi Arabia is the Arab world's largest economy and one of the world's most consequential energy producers. In 2026, the Kingdom is at a...

UAE Visa Guide 2026: Every Visa Type Explained — Tourist, Work, Freelance and More

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The UAE operates one of the most varied and internationally accessible visa systems in the region. Whether you are visiting as a tourist, relocating...

How to Negotiate Your Salary in the UAE: A Practical Guide for Professionals

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Salary negotiation in the UAE has its own distinct dynamics — different from Western markets in important ways, and varying significantly across sectors, company...
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UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement Signed: First G7 Nation Seals Gulf Deal Worth £3.7 Billion a Year

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The UK and GCC signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement on June 8, 2026 — the first trade deal between the Gulf bloc and any G7 nation — eliminating 93% of GCC tariffs on British goods and unlocking £3.7 billion in annual trade gains, with total bilateral trade of £53 billion set to grow 20%.

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.
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