Economy

How Saudi Arabia's Nitaqat colour bands and Saudization quotas work in 2026, the latest sector decisions, Qiwa rules, and what they mean for expat jobs.

UAE corporate tax 2026: the 0%/9% brackets, AED 375,000 threshold, free zone income, Small Business Relief, EmaraTax registration, filing and penalties.

Oman's OPAZ is tendering a master plan for a Duqm Green Park linking green metals, manufacturing and silica, with bids due July 14, 2026.

NBB and BBK have begun negotiating exchange terms for a Bahrain bank merger that would create a lender with roughly USD 28bn in combined assets.

Saudi Arabia tourism record: 123 million visitors spent SR304bn ($81bn) in 2025, cementing tourism as a top Vision 2030 growth engine.

Kuwait's 2026-2027 budget lifts capital spending to KD3bn for 117 new projects, even as the deficit widens to KD9.8bn on softer oil.

Qatar Airways is adding 26 destinations for summer 2026, lifting its network past 160 cities after a record QAR 7.08bn annual profit.

UAE petrol prices July 2026: Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91 and diesel all fall sharply from July 1. See the new per-litre rates and what they mean.

Bahrain FDI hits a record $1.8 billion across 99 projects, set to create 7,400+ jobs, as fintech and financial services lead the kingdom's growth toward 2026.

The Oman Vision 2040 investment drive launches $2.4 billion in tourism, manufacturing and digital projects, creating 1,850+ jobs as the 2026-2030 plan begins.

The Kuwait mortgage law 2026 lets banks provide housing finance for the first time, easing the housing crunch and opening a major new growth market for lenders.

The Qatar North Field LNG expansion is set to lift capacity to 142 Mtpa and drive record GDP growth in 2026, while tourism and finance broaden the economy.