Layla Hassan

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Senior Correspondent, Gulf & GCC Affairs

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Gulf Petrochemicals 2026: SABIC, Borouge, Qatar Fertilisers and Downstream Energy

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The Gulf's oil and gas industry extends far beyond extraction — a sophisticated downstream petrochemicals sector converts hydrocarbons into plastics, fertilisers, industrial chemicals, and...

GCC Clean Energy Investment 2026: Nuclear, Solar, Wind and Green Hydrogen

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Across the GCC, clean energy investment is accelerating at a pace that would have been unimaginable five years ago — driven by falling solar...

Oman Banking and Finance 2026: Central Bank of Oman, Meethaq Islamic and Muscat Stock Exchange

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Oman's banking sector is well-capitalised, prudentially regulated, and well-positioned to support the country's Vision 2040 diversification programme. With a consolidated Central Bank, a growing...

Oman Travel Guide 2026: Muscat, Wahiba Sands, Hajar Mountains and Salalah Monsoon

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Oman offers something increasingly rare in the Gulf — an authentic encounter with ancient culture, dramatic natural landscapes, and warm Arab hospitality in a...

Jordan Economy 2026: Gulf Remittances, Amman Tech Hub and Regional Trade

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Jordan occupies a unique strategic position in the Middle East — a stable constitutional monarchy bordered by Israel, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and...
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UAE Central Bank: Economy Set for 5.6% Growth in 2026 as Banking Assets Surpass AED 5.47 Trillion

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The UAE Central Bank projects 5.6% GDP growth for 2026, with banking sector assets exceeding AED 5.472 trillion, credit rising to AED 2.63 trillion, and non-oil foreign trade hitting AED 2,530 billion in the first nine months of 2025 — while Moody's and S&P maintain top-tier credit ratings.

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...
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