Layla Hassan

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Senior Correspondent, Gulf & GCC Affairs

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How to Get a UAE Golden Visa in 2025: Requirements, Routes and Step-by-Step Guide

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The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency programme that allows eligible individuals — investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, and exceptional talents — to reside in...

Oman Travel Guide: From Muscat’s Heritage to Salalah’s Khareef Season

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Oman is the Gulf's most authentically traditional destination — a country that has managed to develop its tourism sector without sacrificing the cultural heritage,...

Saudi Arabia Fintech 2026: SAMA Regulations, Digital Payments and Key Market Players

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Saudi Arabia's financial technology sector has undergone a dramatic transformation in just five years. From a cash-dominant society with limited digital payment infrastructure, the...

Motorsport in the Gulf: From Jeddah to Bahrain — F1’s Arabian Chapter

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The Arabian Gulf has become one of Formula 1's most important markets, with three Grand Prix races — Bahrain, Saudi Arabia (Jeddah), and Abu...

Dubai Travel Guide 2025: Best Neighbourhoods, Hidden Gems and Business Visitor Tips

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Dubai is one of the world's most visited cities, attracting tens of millions of tourists and business travellers annually. Whether you are visiting for...
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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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