How GCC Nations Became Some of the World’s Top Humanitarian Donors in 2026
GCC nations rank among the world's top humanitarian donors in 2026: the UAE was third globally in 2025 and Gulf states gave nearly $14bn in aid since 2020.
Expert View: Will a Unified GCC Currency Ever Happen? The Case For and Against Gulf Monetary Union
A unified GCC currency remains unlikely in 2026: the 2010 plan stalled after the UAE and Oman withdrew, and sovereignty concerns still block Gulf monetary union.
GCC IPO Market 2026: Listings, Pipeline and How to Participate
GCC IPO market 2026 explained: how Tadawul, DFM and ADX listings work, the pipeline, and a step-by-step guide for retail investors to subscribe to a Gulf IPO.
GCC Non-Oil GDP by Country 2026: Which Gulf Economy Is Least Oil-Dependent?
GCC non-oil GDP by country in 2026: Bahrain leads near 86%, the UAE ~77%, Qatar ~64%, Saudi Arabia ~55%. Which Gulf economy is now least oil-dependent?
Expert View: The GCC’s Race to Become a Global AI Powerhouse
Expert view on the GCC AI powerhouse race in 2026 — Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN, Abu Dhabi's G42 and MGX, sovereign compute, chips, talent and the real risks.
Analysis: Why Gulf Property Prices Keep Rising While Global Markets Cool
Gulf property keeps rising in 2026 while global markets cool because over 80% of UAE deals are cash, golden-visa demand is deep and leverage is low.
Getting a SIM Card in Bahrain 2026: Batelco, stc & Zain Compared
How to get a SIM card in Bahrain 2026: Batelco, stc and Zain compared, prepaid vs postpaid, CPR rules, plan prices in BHD, tourist eSIMs and where to buy.
Opinion: Is the Gulf’s Golden Visa Boom Building a Real Middle Class or Just Renting One?
An opinion on the Gulf's golden visa boom: do 10-year residencies build rooted communities or a transient elite, and what genuine belonging would actually require?
How GCC Companies Report Results & Announcements: An Investor’s Guide 2026
Where GCC listed firms publish results and announcements in 2026: Tadawul, DFM, ADX, Boursa Kuwait, QSE and Bahrain Bourse disclosure portals, plus how to read them.
Editorial: Why Every GCC State Now Wants Its Own National Airline
An editorial on the Gulf's aviation race: Riyadh Air's launch, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Kuwait Airways, the hub logic and the overcapacity risk.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah: Circuit Guide, Tickets and What to Know
A fan guide to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit: the fastest street track in F1, ticket tiers, concerts, travel tips and the Qiddiya plan.
UAE National Cricket Team 2026: Associate Status, T20 World Cup Path and Key Players
The UAE national cricket team 2026: ICC Associate status, T20 World Cup qualification, captain Muhammad Waseem, home venues and Emirates Cricket Board plans.
