Mubadala Investment Company Posts Record $385 Billion in Assets Under Management for 2025
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, has reported record assets under management of USD 385 billion for the full year 2025. The...
Setting Up a Business in the UAE 2026: Free Zone, Mainland and DIFC Compared
The UAE remains one of the most business-friendly jurisdictions in the world. With a competitive tax environment, a strategic geographic position between Asia, Europe,...
Cost of Living in the UAE 2026: A Practical Guide for Residents and New Arrivals
Understanding the true cost of life in the UAE is essential for anyone planning a move or managing household finances here. While the absence...
Highest Paying Sectors and Roles in the UAE: 2026 Salary Benchmark Report
The UAE job market in 2026 is defined by strong demand at the senior and specialist levels, tax-free compensation structures that significantly enhance take-home...
GCC Education Market 2026: Schools, EdTech and the Gulf’s Human Capital Boom
Education is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors across the GCC, driven by young demographics, rising incomes, government investment, and the recognition that human...
GCC Free Trade Agreements 2026: UAE CEPAs, GCC-UK and India Trade Deals
The Gulf Cooperation Council's trade relationships are being reshaped by a wave of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations and signings that represent a fundamental...
Opinion: Saudi Arabia’s Giga-Project Gamble, Bold Vision, Real Risks
The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not constitute financial advice.Saudi Arabia's giga-project programme is the boldest economic...
DP World Company Profile 2026: Dubai’s Global Port and Logistics Giant
DP World is one of the world's largest port operators, and one of the most strategically significant companies to emerge from the Gulf. Headquartered...
India-GCC Relations 2026: CEPA, IMEC, and the South Asian-Gulf Partnership
India and the GCC are bound together by one of the world's most significant economic relationships, a connection built on energy, remittances, trade, and...
Expert View: The Geopolitical Risk Landscape for GCC Business in 2026
By Khalid Al-Mansouri, Senior Advisor, Gulf Strategic Intelligence GroupThe GCC's geopolitical risk environment in 2026 is more complex than at any point in the...
Editorial: Gulf Media Must Tell the GCC’s Story on Its Own Terms
For too long, the global narrative about the Gulf has been written by outsiders. Foreign correspondents descending for the World Cup, the Expo, or...
GCC at the Olympics 2026: Gulf Nations’ Journey and Future Ambitions
The Gulf Cooperation Council's relationship with the Olympic movement has evolved dramatically over the past three decades. From minimal participation at the earliest Games...
