Layla Hassan

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Senior Correspondent, Gulf & GCC Affairs

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Gulf Motorsports 2026: F1, Dakar, and the GCC’s Growing Racing Ecosystem

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Beyond Formula 1 and the Dakar Rally, the Gulf has developed a rich and growing grassroots motorsport ecosystem that supports thousands of competitors, dozens...

Abu Dhabi Real Estate 2026: Saadiyat, Yas Island and Foreign Ownership Guide

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Abu Dhabi's property market in 2026 presents a compelling investment case for both domestic buyers and international investors — combining strong fundamentals driven by...

Qatar LNG and Gulf Gas 2026: North Field Expansion and Global Energy Markets

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Qatar is one of the world's most important suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and the expansion of Qatar's LNG capacity is among the...

Kuwait Banking and Finance 2026: NBK, Kuwait Finance House and CBK Regulatory Framework

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Kuwait's banking sector is one of the most well-capitalised and financially healthy in the GCC. Home to some of the region's most respected banking...

GCC Startup Ecosystem 2026: Venture Capital, Unicorns and Hub71

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The GCC startup ecosystem in 2026 is unrecognisable from a decade ago — a region that barely registered on global venture capital maps in...
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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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