Saudi Arabia Economy 2026: GDP, Oil Dependency, Vision 2030 Diversification and Outlook
Saudi Arabia is the Arab world's largest economy and one of the world's most consequential energy producers. In 2026, the Kingdom is at a...
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 2026 Cohort: 40 Startups Raise USD 230 Million in Six Months
Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global technology ecosystem located in the Mubadala-backed Al Maryah Island district, has announced that its 2026 accelerator cohort of 40 startups...
GCC Halal Food Industry Targets USD 700 Billion Global Export Market by 2030
The global halal food market was valued at USD 2.8 trillion in 2025, according to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report, with...
Saudi Arabia’s Digital Riyal CBDC Pilot Expands to 20 Banks as Cross-Border Testing Begins
Saudi Arabia's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) programme, the Digital Saudi Riyal, has expanded its domestic pilot from 6 to 20 participating banks, with...
Kuwait Investment Authority: The World’s Oldest Sovereign Wealth Fund and Its Strategy
The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), established in 1953, holds the distinction of being the world's oldest sovereign wealth fund, predating most modern institutional investment...
Expo City Dubai 2025: A Year of Innovation, Culture and Global Connections
Expo City Dubai, the legacy development of the World Expo 2020 site in Dubai South, has established itself as one of the most dynamic...
UAE Visa Guide 2026: Every Visa Type Explained, Tourist, Work, Freelance and More
The UAE operates one of the most varied and internationally accessible visa systems in the region. Whether you are visiting as a tourist, relocating...
GCC and the Evolving World Trade Order: How Gulf Nations are Navigating Global Shifts
The GCC countries have been among the most active pursuers of bilateral free trade and economic partnership agreements in the world over the past...
UAE’s VARA Issues 14 New Crypto Licences as Dubai Cements Role as Global Virtual Asset Hub
The UAE's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued 14 new virtual asset service provider (VASP) licences in Q1 2026, bringing the total number...
The Big 5 Saudi 2026 Construction Expo: B2B Guide for GCC Real Estate and Infrastructure Professionals
The Big 5 Saudi, the Kingdom's premier construction industry exhibition, returns to the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Centre from 9-12 June 2026. The...
MASDAR: How Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Champion is Reshaping Global Clean Power
MASDAR, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has evolved from a clean-tech incubator in the 2000s into one of the world's most significant renewable energy...
From Sponsorship to Strategy: How Gulf Businesses Use Formula 1 Partnerships
Formula 1 has become one of the most powerful marketing platforms for Gulf businesses, offering global broadcast reach, access to the premium decision-maker demographic,...
