Gulf Sovereign Funds Deploy $26 Billion in Three Months: AD Ports Acquires Brazil’s CLI for AED 3 Billion
Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed nearly $26 billion across global assets in March to May 2026 — treating regional volatility as a buying opportunity rather than a deterrent. AD Ports Group's AED 3 billion acquisition of Brazil's CLI port terminal operator anchors the infrastructure theme.
UAE Cost of Living 2026: Full Monthly Expense Breakdown for Singles, Couples and Families
The UAE offers one of the most compelling quality-of-life propositions in the world for expatriates — world-class infrastructure, safety, sunshine, and a zero-income-tax environment....
Oman’s Salalah Khareef Season 2026: New Etihad Route and Rising Investment Put Monsoon Tourism on the Map
Oman's Salalah khareef — the annual June-to-September monsoon that turns the Dhofar coast green with 25°C temperatures — is entering 2026 with new Etihad Abu Dhabi connectivity and accelerating hotel investment as Oman positions Salalah as a world-class Gulf summer alternative.
Dubai Free Zones 2026: The Complete Guide to All Major Zones, Costs and How to Choose
Dubai is home to more than 30 designated free zones — each with its own licensing authority, permitted activities, visa quota rules, and fee...
Bahrain FinTech Bay 2026: How the Kingdom Built the GCC’s Most Advanced Fintech Ecosystem
Bahrain FinTech Bay has evolved into the GCC's most advanced fintech ecosystem, built on the region's first regulatory sandbox (2017), first open banking framework (2018), and a unified Central Bank of Bahrain that has consistently moved faster than larger Gulf counterparts on emerging financial technology regulation.
