Gulf Briefing

QatarEnergy is pressing ahead with the world's largest LNG expansion programme despite disruptions to Hormuz shipping, targeting a doubling of output capacity from 77 to 142 million tonnes per annum and recording a 66 per cent surge in new foreign-owned company formations.

The United Kingdom has concluded a landmark free trade agreement with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council, becoming the first G7 nation to sign such a deal with the Gulf bloc and removing an estimated £580 million in annual duties on UK exports.

The UAE has climbed to second place in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator, jumping from fourth, driven by record FDI inflows of $45.6 billion and its position as the most active Islamic investment destination by transaction volume.

Dubai has never waited passively for tourism to return. In a move that underlines the UAE government's absolute commitment to its visitor economy, Dubai's...

Oman has quietly become one of the most talked-about travel destinations in the world for 2026. Muscat has been named a trending destination by...

Doha has been designated the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, following a unanimous decision by the region's tourism ministers. The recognition reflects Qatar's remarkable...

Saudi Arabia has launched its 2026 summer tourism season under the theme "Our Summer, Your Way", a campaign that reflects how dramatically the Kingdom's...

Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, a 5 per cent increase on the previous year's record 18.72 million, marking the emirate's...

Dubai's most beloved summer festival is back, and this year's edition is the biggest in its history. Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 (DSS) runs for...

For the first time since the early 1980s, the Arabian Gulf's principal maritime trade corridor is operating under conditions of significant navigational complexity. The...

UAE telecommunications company du has announced the launch of du Ventures, a US$50 million corporate venture fund that will invest in early and growth-stage...

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, a cornerstone element of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement...