Sarah Williams

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Regional Economics Analyst

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Buying Gold in Dubai 2026: How Rates Are Set, Best Souks and Smart Buying Tips

Buying gold in Dubai in 2026: how the daily rate is set, 22K vs 24K, the tax-free advantage, the Gold Souk vs malls, and smart tips to avoid overpaying.

Saudi Arabia Scales Back 81 Red Sea Resorts and Recalibrates Giga-Projects Toward Realistic Delivery

Saudi Arabia is scaling back plans to build 81 luxury Red Sea resorts by 2030 as the Kingdom reassesses pace and scope across giga-projects — a pragmatic recalibration that preserves Vision 2030's economic logic while aligning timelines to execution reality, with 85% of targets still on track.

UAE-India CEPA Hits $101 Billion Trade for Second Year, Sets $200 Billion Target After Modi’s Abu Dhabi Visit

UAE-India bilateral trade crossed $101.25 billion in FY 2025-26 under CEPA for the second consecutive year, with Indian PM Modi's Abu Dhabi visit unlocking $5 billion in UAE investment commitments, a 10-year ADNOC LNG supply deal, and a $200 billion joint trade target for 2032.

GCC Events Calendar: The Biggest Business, Tourism and Culture Events in H2 2026

The second half of 2026 is packed with must-attend events across the Gulf Cooperation Council — from the world's largest technology show and the...

World Cup 2026: UAE Hotels and Fan Zones Target Billion-Dirham Revenue Boom as Tournament Kicks Off

UAE hotels and entertainment venues are targeting AED 1.5–2.5 billion in additional revenues from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rolling out overnight stay packages and fan zone activations as late-night match times from 11pm to 6am UAE create a unique hospitality window.

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Oman Labour Law & End-of-Service Gratuity 2026 Guide

Oman Labour Law 2026: end-of-service gratuity under Royal Decree 53/2023, notice periods, annual leave, working hours and expat worker rights explained.

Getting Around Doha 2026: Taxis, Buses, Metro & Fares

How to get around Doha in 2026: Karwa taxi fares, Uber, buses, the Karwa Smartcard, free Metrolink feeder buses, airport transfers and practical tips.

Saudi PIF Signs $2bn Infrastructure MoU With I Squared Capital

Saudi Arabia's PIF has signed an MoU with US manager I Squared Capital for up to $2bn in digital infrastructure and district cooling investment.

Saudi Labour Law & End-of-Service 2026: Full Guide

How Saudi end-of-service is calculated in 2026, the 2025 labour law changes to notice, probation and leave, working hours, GOSI rates and worker rights.
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