Layla Hassan

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Senior Correspondent, Gulf & GCC Affairs

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GCC in the World: How Gulf Nations Are Shaping Global Affairs in 2025

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The Gulf Cooperation Council countries have never been more active, or more influential, on the global stage than in 2025. Once content to operate...

Opinion: GCC Youth Entrepreneurship — Real Opportunity or Expensive Branding?

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Opinion — Gulf Times NowEvery major GCC government has invested in youth entrepreneurship programmes, startup accelerators, and innovation funds over the past decade. From...

Riyadh vs Jeddah 2026: Which Saudi City Is Better for Expats?

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Saudi Arabia's two largest cities — Riyadh and Jeddah — offer distinct lifestyles, career landscapes, and living environments for expatriate professionals. Choosing between them...

UAE Health Insurance 2026: Essential Benefits Plan, Costs and Employer Obligations

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Understanding health insurance in the UAE is essential for every resident and employer. The system is mandatory, governed by a combination of federal and...

UAE AI Regulation 2026: The Dubai AI Act, National Strategy and Business Compliance Guide

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The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence — and that ambition is now backed by a formal...
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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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