Layla Hassan

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Senior Correspondent, Gulf & GCC Affairs

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Investing in Saudi Arabia Stocks 2026: How to Access the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)

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The Saudi Exchange — formerly known as Tadawul — is the Middle East and North Africa's largest stock exchange by market capitalisation. With Saudi...

Dubai Crypto Regulation 2026: VARA Licensing, Rules and What Investors Must Know

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Dubai has established itself as one of the world's most regulated and institutionally credible cryptocurrency markets. At the centre of this framework is the...

Saudi Arabia Corporate Tax 2026: Income Tax, Zakat, VAT and Special Zone Incentives Explained

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Saudi Arabia's corporate tax system is often misunderstood by international businesses entering the Kingdom. Unlike the UAE's recent corporate tax introduction, Saudi Arabia has...

Saudi Arabia Real Estate 2026: Riyadh and Jeddah Property Prices, Buyer Rules and New Projects

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Riyadh has emerged as one of the Middle East's fastest-growing real estate markets. Saudi Arabia's property sector is being reshaped by Vision 2030 mega-projects,...

Working in Saudi Arabia 2026: Work Visa, Iqama, Salaries and Expat Life Explained

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Saudi Arabia has undergone a profound transformation as an employment destination. The Kingdom now attracts skilled professionals from across the world in sectors ranging...
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Doha Named GCC Tourism Capital 2026: Qatar Records 1.13 Million Visitors in Q1 as Hospitality Sector Booms

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Doha has been named the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, with Qatar recording 1.13 million international visitors in Q1 2026 and 5.1 million in 2025, as the city leverages Art Basel, the World Cup and a diversified events calendar to drive economic growth beyond oil.

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.
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